Dave Durden Accredits Cal’s Consistency to “our families, our fabric, our community”
Durden has lead the Bears to top-4 finishes every year since he took over the program in the 2008 season, and they haven’t placed out of top-2 since 2010.
2023 Men’s NCAA Championships: Final Score Analysis
Cal piled up 167 points on the final day to secure a second straight Men’s NCAA Championship banner.
Video Interview: Cal Bears Whitley, Jett, Gonzalez, and Lasco Share What Sets Cal Apart
Whitley expresses his appreciation for Cal and his love for his teammates: “This is what happens when you’ve got great coaches and kids that love each other.”
Destin Lasco on Winning 200 Back, Nearly Breaking Ryan Murphy’s Record
Destin Lasco, the reigning champion in the 200 back, won it again last night with a time of 1:35.87, only .14 seconds off of Ryan Murphy’s record from 2016.
Carson Tyler on Platform Performance: Straight 10s on 5th Dive Was “every divers dream”
Carson Tyler took home gold in platform last night with a score of 476.30; most notable was Tyler’s fifth dive, 207C, where he scored 99 points.
Mile Runner-up Ross Dant on Watching Teammate Will Gallant Win: “My heart was pounding”
Gallant and Dant recall what it was like watching each other swim, in anticipation of reaching their goal of going 1-2 this year.
Leon Marchand Post-Meet Interview: Says He Can “push even more” in Coming Seasons
“I learned that I was able to push even more, can be underwater, can be my turns,” Marchand said, “I think I can improve my freestyle for next time.”
2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Championships: Day 4 Relay Split Analysis
In this article, take a look at some of the relay splits that were clocked during the 400 free relay at the 2023 NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships.
Aiden Hayes Puts on Blinders for 200 Fly Upset: Post-Race Interview
Hayes credits Kacper Stokowski’s leadership for preparing him to not worry about his competitors and to “stay in [his] own lane the whole race”.
Florida Edges Cal In Epic NCAA Finale By .01 As U.S. Open Record Falls In 400 Free Relay
The Gators (2:44.07) and Bears (2:44.08) concluded the NCAA Championships with a finish you had to see to believe, recording the two fastest times in history.
Marchand Marvels Again, Knocks Off NCAA Record With 1:46.91 200 Breast
Marchand used a blistering first 100 of 50.65 to ultimately claim another NCAA Record in the 200 breast, becoming the first swimmer under 1:47.
Josh Liendo Becomes The 2nd Fastest 100 Freestyler In History With 40.28
Liendo soared to victory in the 100 freestyle, notching a 40.28 to become the second fastest man in history behind Caeleb Dressel.
Destin Lasco Defends 200 Back NCAA Title With Third-Fastest Swim of All-Time
Lasco finished in a time of 1:35.87 to undercut his previous lifetime best and inch ever closer to the seven-year-old American Record held by Ryan Murphy.
2023 Men’s NCAA Championships: Distance Heats Live Recap
Ohio State’s Charlie Clark is the top seed of the four 1650 free heats that will race in this session. The fastest heat will swim in finals.
Max McHugh on 100 BR Title in Home Pool: “It was a special memory for a lot of people”
McHugh discusses what winning at his home pool meant to him, how training has been this season and his plans for the future.
