Storm damages building, cuts short training at US Olympic swimming trials

A severe storm struck the building hosting the U.S. swimming trials, damaging the complex and cutting short practice Friday.

Chunks of the building were ripped off and water poured down the steps at one end of the seating area, flooding the floor around the competition pool.

Superstar Michael Phelps and hundreds of swimmers were ordered out of the water and into interior hallways, cutting short their workouts. The building was later closed for the night to assess damage and make repairs in time for Sunday's start of the eight-day trials.

There was no structural damage, although the arena lost insulation and sustained water damage, building …