Léon Marchand has already broken a new record for the 200 yards NL for his entry into the relay. In the corridors of the IU Natatorium, the buttery scent of popcorn and pretzel largely supplants the smell of chlorine.

This year, victory should be between Cal (University of Berkeley), defending champion, and Arizona State, led by a certain LéonMarchand. The French prodigy also hit hard from the first races contested on Wednesday evening with a new NCAA record to his credit.