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Proclaimed Workhorse Luke Hobson Says Texas Work Ethic Rubbed off on Him

2023 NCAA DIVISION I MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Luke Hobson took home gold in the 500 free last night with a time of 4:07.37. Hobson, only a sophomore at Texas, is now a part of the long history the Longhorns have with the 500 freestyle at NCAA’s. He shares what it feels like to add his name to the list, “Townley and Clark Smith… it’s cool to live up to their reputation in Texas men’s swimming.”

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mclovin
1 year ago

I dont know if he was shocked to win or just tired but he didnt look very happy inmediatly after the race. Guess he expected to be even faster

1001pools
Reply to  mclovin
1 year ago

I assumed he wanted the record.

Horninco
1 year ago

I think it will be a huge upset if he doesn’t win the 200

I’m really interested to see his 100 after an 18 mid relay and 1:29 in the 200

41 mid hopefully

Paula Dean Farris
1 year ago

Everyone works hard… nothing special in Austin

R&R
Reply to  Paula Dean Farris
1 year ago

“Nothing special in Austin”.

Yeah…. okay.

MIKE IN DALLAS
1 year ago

He seems like the quintessential “Gentle Giant”
but from watching him swim, wow!
Apex predator in the pool, for sure.

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