"Arizona State's Remarkable Rise: From Cuts to NCAA Swimming Champions in 2024"

Bob Bowman, renowned for coaching Michael Phelps, led Arizona State to its first NCAA men's swimming championship, a feat he had never achieved before. Bowman's move to Arizona State in 2015 marked a new chapter in his career, where he built a program from scratch and guided his latest protégé, Léon Marchand, to propel the Sun Devils to victory. Marchand's exceptional performance and commitment to the team's success played a pivotal role in Arizona State's historic win, marking a significant achievement for Bowman and the program.