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Luke Hobson Breaks Poetic NCAA Record in 200 Free for Eddie’s Last Season

March 30, 2024

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On night 1 of the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championships, Hobson broke the NCAA record in the 200 free (1:29.15) and then watched it fall moments later to Leon Marchand (1:28.97) as they both led off the 800 free relay.

Hobson had the final word last night, winning the individual 200 free and recording a 1:28.81 to re-break the record for the 3rd time in 3 days.

This is particularly poetic as it is legendary Texas head coach Eddie Reese’s final season heading the Longhorns. Reese has made a name for his program by coaching several men to NCAA titles and Olympic medals in the 200 free. It appears Hobson will be the final notch in that 200 Free belt for Reese.

SwimSwam: Luke Hobson Breaks Poetic NCAA Record in 200 Free for Eddie’s Last Season