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TCU’s Freri, Texas’ Pash Named Big 12 Swimmers of the Week

Full Name:	Luke Hobson
Nationality:	America
Status:	Active

Luke Hobson is an American middle-distance freestyle Olympian and two-time NCAA champion. He represents the Texas Longhorns in the NCAA. Junior Swimming Hobson was ranked 19th in SwimSwam’s Way to Early Rankings for the high school class of 2021 as a range-y freestyler, boasting a 20.84 50, 44.98 100, 1:38.63 200, 4:27.20 500, 9:13.41 1000, and 15:33.09 1650 as a sophomore. Hobson committed to the University of Texas in November of 2019, joining a loaded class that included Anthony Grimm and Tim Connery. Hobson continued to improve over the next year, most notably his 200 dropped 2.52 seconds to go 1:36.11, his 500 dropped 6.15 seconds to go 4:21.05, and his 1000 dropped 11.05 seconds to go 9:02.36. These improvements helped him rank #15 in SwimSwam’s junior year re-rank of the class of 2021 and move all the way up to #10 in the senior year re-rank of the Class of 2021. College (Texas) 2021-22 After dropping a 1:31.34 200 free relay split on the opening night of the Minnesota Invite, he clocked a 4:12.12 500 free to break Michael Phelps’ 17-year-old 500 free 17-18 NAG record in prelims. He then shattered his own National Age Group Record, from prelims, and became the youngest swimmer to …

TCU’s Freri, Texas’ Pash Named Big 12 Swimmers of the Week

Jordan Windle (men’s diver) Hailey Hernandez (women’s diver), Luke Hobson (co-men’s newcomer) and Erica Sullivan (women’s newcomer) were also honored.

2021-2022 NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: First Edition

Drew Kibler and the University of Texas men enter the 2021-22 NCAA season as the favorites to repeat as champions.

Longhorn Men and Women Sweep Texas A&M in College Station

The Texas Longhorn men and women swept intrastate rivals Texas A&M Friday night in the Aggies home pool in College Station.

Carson Foster Clocks 8:59 1000 Free In Longhorns’ Win Over Incarnate Word

The Texas Longhorn men handily defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals to kick off the defending NCAA champions dual meet action.

1,239 Swimmers Named to USA Swimming 2021 Scholastic All-American Team

Olympians Lydia Jacoby (pictured) and Torri Huske headlined the 2021 selection to the USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Team.

Ranking The 2021 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4

David Curtiss is one of a handful of high-impact recruits set to join the NC State Wolfpack in the 2021-22 season.

Re-Rank: Top 20 Boys NCAA Swimming Recruits, Class of 2021

See how we re-ranked the boys’ high class of 2022 as these swimmers enter the NCAA for their freshman seasons.

2021 Speedo Summer Championships – Irvine: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

The final session of the 2021 Speedo Summer Championships is underway. Follow along here for event-by-event coverage!

2021 Speedo Summer Championships – Irvine: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

We’re set for an exciting battle in the men’s 400 free between Lakeridge Swim Team’s Luke Hobson and Rosebowl Aquatics’ Trenton Julian.

2021 Speedo Summer Championships – Irvine: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

The women’s 100 breast will give us our first sighting of USC’s Kaitlyn Dobler, who is the top seed in 1:06.29.

2021 Speedo Summer Championships – Irvine: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Tonight’s finals session will kick off with the women’s 200 free, where Justina Kozan (Mission Viejo) will attempt to win her 2nd title of the meet.

2021 Speedo Summer Championships – Irvine: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

200 fly champion Justina Kozan is the top seed in the women’s 200 free.

Alabama Commit Kailyn Winter Posts 25.61 50 Meter Free at Roseville Sectionals

Quicksilver Swimming’s Kailyn Winter, a class of 2025 Alabama commit, swam a lifetime best 50 free time of 25.61 in prelims and went on to win the event.

Roseville Sectional Day 1: Kayla Han Hits 16:52 1500 FR, #11 13yo All-Time

In addition to her mile, Han clocked a 59.00 in prelims of the 100 free.

Austin Men, Scottsdale Women Earn Victories at Des Moines Spring Cup

Several swimmers nabbed Wave II cuts, while the Scottsdale women and the Austin men walked as the Des Moines champions after the final day of the Spring Cup.