Warren Township's Matt Fallon breaks American record, advances to Paris Olympics

Matt Fallon secured a spot at the Olympic Games later this summer in Paris.

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Jun 21, 2024, 11:12 AM

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Warren Township's Matt Fallon breaks American record, advances to Paris Olympics

Team New Jersey is making a threat for gold in Paris.

Matt Fallon, of Warren Township, set a new American record Thursday night in the 200-meter breaststroke. He now secured a spot at the Olympic Games later this summer.

Other swimmers on the team include Nic Fink and Jack Alexy. All three men grew up swimming against each other in New Jersey. Now they're taking on the world together.

The 2024 Olympics games will take place from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, Aug. 11.