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.
16yo Savannah Skow Shreds PB by 7 Seconds with 4:19.4 400 FR on Day 3 of Sacramento Futures
Las Cruces Aquatic Team’s Savannah Skow, 16, took the women’s 400 free in 4:19.44, which marked her first time under 4:20 in the event.
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.
Sophomore Andrew Maksymowski Swims 1:36.4 in the 200 Free at Mt. SAC Meet of Champions
Andrew Maksymowski swam a personal best in the 200 free for the second-straight week at the Mt. SAC Meet of Champions last weekend.
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.
Sandpipers Lead After Night 3 of California Sectionals
While the 500 freestylers stole the show on night 3 of the Huntington Beach Sectionals, there were a number of other big swims to highlight the session.
Claire Weinstein Posts Another Best Time On Night 2 Of California Sectionals
After swimming a huge personal best in the 1000 free on night 1, Claire Weinstein swam the 9th fastest 15-16 200 free all-time.
David Johnston Rattles American Record With 8:34.82 1000 Free, #3 All-Time
Johnston fired off a time of 8:34.82 to mark the third-fastest swim in history, within a second of Clark Smith’s American Record (8:33.93) from 2015.
17-Year-Old Daniel Li Climbs NAG Rankings with 1:55.08 200 BR at Rose Bowl Intrasquad
The top uncommitted swimmer in the high school class of 2024 continued his recent hot streak at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Intrasquad meet earlier this month.