Triple World Champion Leon Marchand lead ASU to victory over Stanford after which a tie with Cal in lower than 24 hours. Marchand additionally dropped two 1:38 200 IMs within the course of. After battling illness and minor surgical procedure earlier within the season, Marchand seems to be again to type. I held off on the NCAA predictions sport in my final video, but it surely’s on now. Let’s play!
LEON MARCHAND NCAA PREDICTIONS:
I tanked my 2023 predictions, saying Marchand wouldn’t go sub 3:30 within the 400 IM. I added that my mind merely didn’t go beneath 3:30. Marchand swam 3:28.
400 IM? I feel he touches in 3:29.1. He’s lighting quick, however doesn’t hit his PB. After the illness and surgical procedure, I feel he simply takes the win and retains his powder dry for the Olympics.
200 IM? As talked about he’s been 1:38 twice in 24 hours. I feel he’s a 1:36.1, simply dripping beneath his PB for the document.
200 Breast? I do know nothing about breaststroke. So, right here’s my shot at nighttime — 1:46.8 for the document.
General. Occasions don’t matter. Marchand’s chasing factors, chasing an ASU Crew Title. And, I feel that is their yr. ASU takes dwelling the crown. However who cares what I feel. It’s all about what you suppose. Drop your feedback beneath.
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