Owen McDonald Reaping Benefits of Training with World Class Athletes at ASU and Now at IU

Indiana vs. Texas

Owen McDonald was a big part of the Arizona State men winning their first NCAA team title in program history last year. After transferring to Indiana, McDonald has kept his momentum going, throwing down exceptional dual meet times this fall. The junior shares what he’s learned from all the world-class athletes he’s gotten to swim beside, both in Tempe and Bloomington.

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Meatsauce
15 days ago

Fantastic article as always, Coleman! It’s nothing short of heartwarming to hear Owen shout out his roots at Dynamo (love you too). But let me bring this to every reader’s attention: Is Owen McDonald reaping the benefits of training with world-class athletes, or are world-class athletes reaping the benefits of training with Owen McDonald? This perplexing dilemma and very important scientific question will hereby be analyzed by yours truly.

First, Exhibit A: Owen’s ability to redefine intensity during every practice. This guy has a rare gift for hitting high gear when the rest of us are hitting our limits. No matter how grueling the set or early the practice, he somehow ramps up the energy just as we’re all trying… Read more »

Dan
15 days ago

Good luck this year, Owen.

Glazer
15 days ago

My humble nonchalant king😍

DKDevil
15 days ago

He’s a great young man, with a great family. And so much talent.

50yrdIM
15 days ago

He looks a little tired after that triple!! Love an interview were someone can laugh at themself though. Great work

Itsjustsuits
15 days ago

Dude looks a lot like Dressel

cow from china
Reply to  Itsjustsuits
15 days ago

Does he?

IU Swammer
Reply to  Itsjustsuits
15 days ago

Like Dressel and Ryan Murphy had a baby.

Swimmin’ in the south
15 days ago

Well done so far. Keep it up, bud.

About Coleman Hodges

Coleman Hodges

Coleman started his journey in the water at age 1, and although he actually has no memory of that, something must have stuck. A Missouri native, he joined the Columbia Swim Club at age 9, where he is still remembered for his stylish dragon swim trunks. After giving up on …

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