Cal Wins First 400 Free Relay Title Since 2011 (Relay Splits)
While Cal fell a bit short to Texas in the overall battle, the Bears closed out the meet with their win in the 400 free relay since 2011.
Casas and Lasco Rattle 200 Back US Open Record with 1:35.75, 1:35.99
Texas A&M’s Shaine Casas and Cal’s Destin Lasco finished 1-2 in the 200 back, moving them to #2 and #3 all-time in the event.
2021 Men’s NCAAs Night 4 Preview: Cal Holds Four Top-2 Seeds From Prelims
On the slate tonight will be the fastest-seeded 1650 FR heat followed by the finals of the 200 BK, 100 FR, 200 BR, 200 FL, and the 400 FR relay.
2021 NCAA Men’s Day 4 Ups/Downs: Cal Goes 8/2, Texas Projected to Keep Lead
The Cal Bears returned 8 up and 2 down swims Saturday morning, yet the Texas Longhorns look strong to hold onto their lead from yesterday.
2021 M. NCAA Day 4: Only 200 Breast Faster Than Recent Years
The 200 breast was the only event in this morning’s prelims where it took faster times to score than it has in previous years.
2021 NCAA Men’s Championships: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap
It’s the final day of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Championships, with Texas leading the way as Cal tries to make the most of a strong day four on paper.
2021 Men’s NCAAs Night 3: WATCH McHugh Become BR Champ, Louisville Win 2MR
Re-watch all the races from night three of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Championships, featuring the 400 IM, 100 FL, 200 FR, 100 BR, 100 BK, and 200 medley relay.
2021 Men’s NCAA Championships Pick ‘Em Contest: Day 3 Results
Florida junior Bobby Finke won the men’s 400 IM on Friday, which only 3 entries correctly picked in the SwimSwam Pick ‘Em Contest.
Fastest 100 Fly A Final Ever Leads to Record 28 Sub-45 Performances This Season
There have now been 28 sub-45 second performances in the men’s 100 fly during the 2020-2021 NCAA season.
2021 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap
Shaine Casas won Texas A&M’s first NCAA title in program history yesterday in the 200 IM. Tonight, Casas will have a shot at the 100 back title.
2021 NCAA Men’s Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap
Minnesota’s Max McHugh will test the 50-second barrier this morning in the 100 breast, but the field is close behind.
2021 NCAA Men’s Day 3 Ups/Downs: Texas Earns 10 A-Final Swims, Four in the IM
The Texas Longhorns have set themselves up for an explosive Friday night finals session in Greensboro, snagging 10 up and 4 down swims, four in the 4IM alone.
Destin Lasco of Cal Becomes Fastest Freshman Ever in 100 Back with 44.55
Cal freshman Destin Lasco went 44.55 in the 100 back in prelims on Friday to become the fastest-ever freshman and the 9th-fastest American in the event.
2021 M. NCAAs Day 3: 8th In Prelims Faster in 3 Events Than in 2019
We’re continuing to see some fast swimming at the 2021 NCAA Championships, with today’s A-final qualifying times faster in 3 of 5 events than in 2019.
Shaine Casas on Racing Top Competitors: “It kinda throws off your strategy”
Casas was able to hold off Gonzalez Cal freshman Destin Lasco for his first NCAA 200 IM title at 1:39.53, breaking Lasco’s morning pool record of 1:40.61