Joao De Lucca wins 100 freestyle in 41.70, says the 100 free win was more meaningful than the 200 free for him this year. Current photo via Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com
Ryan Murphy coming in for the hug with Cal teammate Jacob Pebley after the 200 back final. Murphy owned the race with a 1:37.35 – 2014 Men’s NCAA DI Swimming & Diving Championships (courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Connor Jaeger takes the 1650 in 14:29.27 – 2014 Men’s NCAA DI Swimming & Diving Championships (courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Joao De Lucca wins 100 freestyle, 41.70, and says the 100 free win means more than the 200 free in the mixed zone to the media – 2014 Men’s NCAA DI Swimming & Diving Championships (courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Kevin Cordes crushes the 200 breaststroke final, breaking his old record with a 1:48.66 – 2014 Men’s NCAA DI Swimming & Diving Championships (courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Dylan Bosch’s goal was a record swim in the 200 butterfly. Out in a blistering 47 at the 100, he delivered with a 1:39.33 to become the fastest in history – 2014 Men’s NCAA DI Swimming & Diving Championships (courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Cal Golden Bears celebrate the Team Title – 2014 Men’s NCAA DI Swimming & Diving Championships (courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Cal Assistant Coach Yuri Suguiyama & Head Coach Dave Durden are all smiles with 468.5 for the Team Title. Durden’s voted CSCAA NCAA DI Coach of the Year – 2014 Men’s NCAA DI Swimming & Diving Championships (courtesy of Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
MEL STEWART Jr., aka Gold Medal Mel, won three Olympic medals at the 1992 Olympic Games. Mel's best event was the 200 butterfly. He is a former World, American, and NCAA Record holder in the 200 butterfly.
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Yuris Stash is legendary.
(though his swim was out of this world)
Dylan Bosch’s tattoo is awkward
Great photos!