“Can’t Figure It Out”: Snubbing Leon Marchand’s Stellar Showing Puts NCAA in Hot Waters With Fans

The 2024 NCAA D1 Swimming Championships have been nothing short of riveting. From Luke Hobson to Gretchen Walsh, all swimmers dished out sensational performances, making fans dizzy with eye-popping speeds. On the other hand, ASU’s Leon Marchand went on to grab eight overall titles in the men’s events. However, as a recap for the championship surfaced in the cyber world, fans couldn’t hide their disappointment as several crucial moments seem to have been left out.

While fans find themselves in an awkward position as they speculate Marchand’s possible move to Texas following the iconic coach Bob Bowman’s exit from the Sun Devils program, another heartbreaking moment is now prompting swimming connoisseurs to express their dissatisfaction.

Which of Leon Marchand’s performances were left out?

Bob Bowman’s star disciple left fans in awe after setting several new records in Indianapolis over the last weekend. Marchand took home gold medals in both the 200m breaststroke and 500 free events, while also breaking the existing NCAA and US Open records along the way. But as the latest YouTube upload by the official NCAA Championships account went live, the omission of several of his sensational performances was spotted.

Titled “2024 NCAA DI men’s swimming & diving championship“, the video basks in the glory of many events like Marchand’s 200 breast as well as the Sun Devils’ thrilling display of skills in the 400 free relay race. However, Leon’s 500 free or his impeccable swim in the 800 free relay have both been left out. The ASU team finished second in the 200 medley relay, which the YouTube video contains, as well as his first-place finisher in the 400 IM.

And yet, Marchand’s performance in the 400 medley relay, which recorded his fastest split ever, has been mysteriously left out. While the Frenchman didn’t hold back at the NCAA Championships, seeing him overlooked in such a manner has the fans flummoxed.

Fans vent their disapproval

After the video was uploaded on YouTube, fans across social media couldn’t believe their eyes as they couldn’t find Marchand’s jaw-dropping performances in it. George Young thinks this is precisely what hinders the NCAA from developing a meaningful relationship with the fans. “Difficult to grow fan interaction when the sponsoring organization (yes, you @NCAA) can’t figure it out.“, reads his comment.

Another fan seems to be fuming with the omissions and lashed out saying:

One fan expressed his desire to watch the mile race which he thinks is unknown to many.

Jeb thinks there should have been a different approach altogether.

“It’s especially baffling” for David since for him, the NCAA otherwise does a pretty decent job in most cases.

Which races did you miss the most from the video? Tell us in the comments!

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