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.
ASU Commit Jacob Pins Leads West Des Moines Valley to 2024 Iowa IHSAA State Team Title
The West Des Moines Valley boys won the 2024 Iowa IHSAA State Swimming Championships, avenging 2023 champ Waukee, led by double event winner Jacob Pins.
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.
Miriam Sheehan Breaks Puerto Rican National Record In 100 BK At Iowa Senior Champs
Sheehan, who is headed to NC State in the fall, swam a best time of 1:01.70 in the 100 backstroke to set a new Puerto Rican national record.
Nate Germonprez Follows Texas Commitment with 3 New Lifetime Bests in Iowa
Nate Germonprez swam at the iFly-hosted Midwest Challenge over the weekend in Iowa City, where he posted personal best in three events.
Stanford ’25 Commit Aurora Roghair Breaks 35-Yr-Old 1000 FR Iowa LSC Record
Aurora Roghair’s 1000 FR time of 9:47.68 took down Jennifer Lindner’s 1986 Iowa LSC record. Roghair went to sweep the 50-100-200-500-1000 in Des Moines.
