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.
2024 Speedo Summer Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap
Olympic silver medalist Bella Sims is searching for her first win of the Summer Championships in the 200 freestyle against fellow 19-year-old Jillian Cox.
Teagan O’Dell, Kayla Han Hit 1:59 200 Frees, Gabby Rose Nears Trials Best Times At LA Invite
The 46-year-old Rose was essentially right on the times she posted to make two semi-finals at the U.S. Olympic Trials last month.
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.
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.
Katie Grimes Swims Three Meet Records to Close Out California Sectionals
Grimes won the 200 back, 200 IM, and lead off the Sandpipers’ 400 free relay on the final day, all of which established new meet records.