Speedo Sectionals Champ Alekos Binder to swim for Columbia University this fall (2024)
Binder will bolster Columbia’s IM group, with his 400 IM ranking 4th in comparison to the 2023-2024 roster and the Lions’ top IMer graduating.
Philippines Junior National Record Holder Gian Santos (2024) Commits to Columbia
Gian Santos of Irvine NOVA, a 2-time World Juniors qualifier for the Philippines, has committed to swim and study at Columbia University.
2024 CIF State Swim Championships: Prelims Live Recap
ASU commit Quin Seider is one of three swimmers entering the 2024 CIF State Championships as the top seed in two individual events (100 free/200 free).
Santa Margarita Boys, Girls Win CIF-Southern Section Titles; Teagan O’Dell Sets 200 IM Record
The Santa Margarita boys and girls swimming & diving teams both successfully defended their titles at the CIF Southern Section D1 meet on Saturday.
Santa Margarita Star Teagan O’Dell Scares Olympic Medalist’s Orange County Record in 200 Free
Only Junior National Teamer Madi Mintenko (1:43.15) has been faster than Teagan O’Dell (1:43.26) so far this high school season in the 200 free.
Iowa High School Record Holder Holden Carter Commits to Columbia (2024)
Carter holds the IHSAA record in the 200 medley relay, set when he was a sophomore alongside a trio of seniors.
Summer Juniors Qualifier Ryan Makouar Commits to Columbia for 2024-25
Rose Bowl’s Ryan Makouar, a 47.9/1:46 butterflyer, will swim for the Columbia University Lions beginning in 2024-25.
Irvine Novaquatics 11-12 Boys Break 200 Medley Relay NAG Record
Irvine Novaquatics 11-12 boys now own the 200 medley, 200 free, and 400 free relay national age group records.