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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.  

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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.

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2024 CIF State Swim Championships: Prelims Live Recap

ASU commit Quin Seider is one of three swimmers entering the 2024 CIF State Championships as the top seed in two individual events (100 free/200 free).

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Santa Margarita Boys, Girls Win CIF-Southern Section Titles; Teagan O’Dell Sets 200 IM Record

The Santa Margarita boys and girls swimming & diving teams both successfully defended their titles at the CIF Southern Section D1 meet on Saturday.

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Santa Margarita Star Teagan O’Dell Scares Olympic Medalist’s Orange County Record in 200 Free

Only Junior National Teamer Madi Mintenko (1:43.15) has been faster than Teagan O’Dell (1:43.26) so far this high school season in the 200 free.

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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.

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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.

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Irvine Novaquatics 11-12 Boys Break 200 Medley Relay NAG Record

Irvine Novaquatics 11-12 boys now own the 200 medley, 200 free, and 400 free relay national age group records.

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