Correia makes team on a historic note

Maritza Correia didn't have to win to make history. With a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter freestyle, she became the first black woman to qualify for the U.S. Olympic swim team.

"I'm amazed, I'm shocked, I'm happy," said Correia, who now has a chance to be part of the 400 free relay in Athens. "It's a great honor. I hope I'm one of many."

Correia's finish Monday night in the U.S. swim trials allowed her to join Anthony Ervin, a 2000 gold medalist, as the only blacks to make a U.S. Olympic swim team.

Correia wants to be a role model for minorities, hoping her success will open up the mostly white sport.

"I don't think it's the main focus, but if I can use it to my advantage, I will," she said. "It's really hard for minorities to get the facilities. It's a very expensive sport. My goal is to get more pools built."

--AP