Alex Colson

2025 College Swimming Previews: Kharun, Kulow Take The Reins As #1 ASU Men Enter New Era

There was a mass exodus from Arizona State after they won the title last season, but the return of Ilya Kharun (pictured) provides hope to the new-look group.

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Sun Devils Split: Which Swimmers Went Where After Bob Bowman Left Arizona State for Texas

Paige Madden, Drew Kibler, and Ryan Held swam under the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) banner this month after coach Bob Bowman left ASU for Texas in March.

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Bob Bowman Named Director, Head Men’s Coach At Texas Two Days After NCAA Title With ASU

Bowman takes the reins from the legendary Eddie Reese after a nine-year stint at Arizona State that culminated with the men’s national title on Saturday.

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Arizona State Sun Devils Win Their First NCAA Team Championship In Program History

The Arizona State Sun Devils claimed their first NCAA team title in program history, winning the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championship with 523.5 points.

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2024 Men’s Division I NCAA Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s prelims session will feature heats of the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, and 200 fly.

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2024 Men’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Sun Devil freshman Ilya Kharun led prelims of the 200 fly by a huge margin this morning, swimming a 1:39.52.

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2024 Men’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

The day 3 finals session of the 2024 Men’s Pac-12 Championships is about to be underway in Federal Way.

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Poolesville Boys Take Back MD HS State Title; Northern High Girls Make a Splash

The Poolesville boys’ swim team reclaimed its spot as state champion while Northern High School’s girls’ team made a name for itself at State Championships.

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Bob Bowman Leads Arizona State Saturday AM LCM Speed Workout | PRACTICE + PANCAKES

Saturday mornings are typically a quality practice for Bob Bowman’s training group at Arizona State, and this Saturday was no different

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NCAA’s Top Five In Men’s 200 Fly Set To Collide In ASU vs USC Dual

The meet will feature three of the top four Worlds finishers in the men’s 200 fly, with Leon Marchand joined by freshmen Krzysztof Chmielwski and Ilya Kharun.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #2 Arizona State Men Have Sights Set on 1st National Title

“I know we can do better,” Leon Marchand said after ASU’s 2nd-place finish at NCAAs last season. “I know we can win. And I want to be a part of it.”

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Jonny Kulow Swims 48.70 100 Free to Become Fastest American This Season; #2 17-18 Ever

Kulow swam a best time this morning in prelims and went even faster tonight. His swim is the second fastest of the 17-18 age group all time.

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2023 U.S World Trials Previews: Whose Race Strategy Will Prevail In Men’s 200 Fly?

After a breakout swim a last summer’s U.S. Nationals, will Gabriel Jett make his first senior international team in the men’s 200 fly?

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Tony Barnett, Kade Snyder Set Records, Rockville Breaks Poolesville’s MPSSAA Win Streak

An Indiana commit, Barnett set the state record in the 500 free after setting the 200 IM record a year ago. He also won the 100 breast.

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2023 Division I Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

It’s the final night of 2023 D1 men’s NCAAs, where Destin Lasco hunts to repeat as the 200 backstroke champion and break the NCAA record.

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