Luke Hobson, a swimmer for Texas, broke the NCAA record in the 200 free with a time of 1:29.13, which was quickly surpassed by Leon Marchand with a time of 1:28.97. Hobson also set a U.S. record that lasted 10 minutes and earned two All-American honors. Marchand later set a new NCAA record in the 500 free with a time of 4:02.31, breaking his own record. Hobson won silver in the 500 free with a time of 4:06.93, setting a program record. Hobson reclaimed the 200 free record with a time of 1:28.81, becoming the fastest in the event's history.
Luke Hobson is the fastest 200 freestyler in college. 1:28.81 https://t.co/4pT6NjDhiP
Take a bow, Luke Hobson 🫡 He went 1:28.81 in tonight’s 200-yard freestyle for a new American Record 🙌 https://t.co/irOAisMigx
Leon Marchand’s 200 free record lasted about 48 hours before Texas’ Luke Hobson took it back. https://t.co/YRvJ1u2BgV
Reno's Luke Hobson just set the NCAA record in the 200 meters (for the second time in three days) while defending his national championship in the event. Hobson is up to seven NCAA medals and 12 All-American honors in his career. https://t.co/MIpgXglYVt
2024 Men’s NCAAs: Luke Hobson Takes NCAA Record Back With 1:28.81 200 Free https://t.co/6GkrvcwTDl
200 FREE NATIONAL CHAMPION and a NCAA RECORD‼️‼️‼️ Luke Hobson defends his title with a swim of 1:28.81 - the FASTEST to ever do it! 🔥🤘🥇👑 #HookEm | #NCAASwimDive https://t.co/32d0k7MwSU
NCAA silver medal for Reno’s Luke Hobson in the 500 free. Arizona State’s Leon Marchand with an insane 4:02.31 to set an NCAA record (3.87 seconds better than the previous mark). https://t.co/SXWs23bp8Z
It's SILVER and a new PROGRAM RECORD in the 500 free for Luke Hobson! 🥈🤘 He touches the wall in 4:06.93, the seventh-fastest swim of all time, and is now the 5️⃣th-fastest performer in event history. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #HookEm | #NCAASwimDive https://t.co/O9ngsWDLcT
Leon Marchand Drops Mind-Boggling 4:02.31 In The 500 Free To Obliterate His Own NCAA Record https://t.co/nqbPNO6FCf
Reno's Luke Hobson set a U.S. record in the 200 free (that lasted just 10 minutes) and added two All-American honors to his total of 10 on the first day of NCAAs. Swimming for Texas, Hobson will defend two national titles in the next two days. https://t.co/nNKNGwwsGt
Hobson Breaks NCAA Record with 1:29.13 200 FR… Then Marchand Goes 1:28.97 in the Next Heat https://t.co/VP7dPQTbmO
LUKE HOBSON!!! 🤘🔥 200 free American Record 1:29.13 to start off the 800 free relay! 🇺🇸 #HookEm | #NCAASwimDive https://t.co/OdNFTitt6l