How Arizona State Swimming Went From Being Cut in 2008 to Winning a NCAA Team Title in 2024

In 2008, Arizona State cut the swimming program, but it was saved and maintained by a grassroots fundraising effort by students, coaches, and alumni. In 2015, ASU hired Bob Bowman to revitalize the program. And now, 9 years later, the ASU men have won their first NCAA team title in program history.
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[@terrificleon]

Thanks to you to allow me, a french fan of swimming, to better understand US compétitions, ASU's training and Léon Marchand's incredible performances !!!

[@asu85255]

ASU swim team rose from the ashes to stand at the mountain top ... how appropriate that they're in the Tempe / Phoenix area.

[@ntnurobert218]

Awesome video, tons of great stuff here! Totally loved how you laid out ASU's journey from zero to champion since 2008. You really dug deep-big thanks for sharing this ride with us!

[@comicjmerrywell]

I can’t believe I doubted Bowman. But I remember how skeptical I was the first time I heard him say he intended to turn that program into an NCAA champion. Just an unbelievable turn around.

[@mordecai2314]

Never have had a favorite team/swimmer in ncaa, makes it easy to appreciate everything that happens in the season

[@BenHammond25]

Amazing journey for ASU!

[@mark2talk2u]

Great video. Thank you for the history.

[@Delta66-jz1vl]

Thanks for the hindsights, that's a great video and a nice way to pay tribute to the ASU swimming program.

[@collinfarr5894]

YEAH GO DEVILS!!! Def gonna try to show up to swim meets next year, it's nice to have a sports program at the school that performs at this level.

[@bobolson7610]

A S U ! A S U ! A S U ! Thank you Sun Devils, for your commitment to excellence!! (From a former Sun Devil - Class of '94)

[@scottoconnor3484]

Incredible performance by all.

[@sethaldrich6902]

Congratulations guys!

[@lascar-uv1vq]

French swimmers, the best!!

[@hondaken8402]

absolute masterclass

[@ron7006]

Nice one ASU guys, nice one Coleman 👍

[@philippem5695]

Was it possible without Léon Marchand?

[@Swimmingedits]

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ASU! Go Sun Devils

[@SquiggyWigginz]

My wife says you're "easy on the eyes". I'd be worried man. We're in our mid 50's now! 😆

[@swimmer5572]

could we listen to the actual interview not you talking?

[@miles081979]

Let’s not forget Bowman’s years at Michigan

[@jo-annelo2896]

Congratulations 🥳 🎉❤