Marchand breaks an NCAA record, Arizona State moves into first at swimming and diving championships


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INDIANAPOLIS — Leon Marchand broke an NCAA record to win the 500-yard freestyle at the men's swimming and diving championships on Thursday night, helping Arizona State move into first place after Day 2 at the IU Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI. Marchand smashed the record he set a few weeks ago at the Pac-12 championships by nearly four seconds to win the NCAA title in a time of 4:02.31. Arizona State leads with 201 points, followed by California with 169 and Florida at 161. Cal senior Destin Lasco became an NCAA champion and American record holder in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 1:37.91. Josh Liendo won the 50-yard freestyle in a time of 18.07 to become the second Gator to capture the title.

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