Destin Lasco

The Top U.S. Storylines Headed Into The Paris Olympic Year — Men’s Edition

In this article, we break down some of the top American storylines in men’s swimming headed into the 2024 Olympic year, with emphasis on Olympic trials.

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17-Year-Old Maximus Williamson Blazes 1:41.18 200 IM to Break Nolan’s NAG Record From 2011

Maximus Williamson now owns the Winter Juniors meet record as well as the U.S. boys’ 17-18 NAG record previously set by David Nolan (1:41.39) in 2011. 

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NCAA ‘A’ Cut Qualifiers Through Midseason Invites – Individual Events

Gretchen Walsh leads all swimmers with five NCAA ‘A’ cuts through the midseason invite portion of the 2023-24 campaign.

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2023 Minnesota Invitational: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Lasco is the #3 200 backstroker all-time, having been as fast as 1:35.87 in his career.

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2023 Minnesota Invitational: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

After a stellar 100 back last night in which she posted a huge personal best, Cal’s Isabelle Stadden could have something great in store in the 200 back today

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2023 Minnesota Invitational – Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Day 3 of the Minnesota Invite will feature finals of the 100 fly, 400 IM, 200 free, 100 breast, 100 back, and 400 medley relay.

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2023 Minnesota Invitational: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s session will feature prelims of the 100 fly, 400 IM, 200 free, 100 breast, and 100 back.

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2023 Minnesota Invitational – Day 2 Finals Live Recap

The second night of finals at the 2023 Minnesota Invite includes the 500 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 freestyle, and the 200 freestyle relay.

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2023 Minnesota Invitational – Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

We’ll see heats of the 500 free, 200 IM, and 50 free this morning. 

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2023 Minnesota Invitational – Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The 2023 Minnesota Invitational kicks off tonight in Minneapolis, featuring just the 200 medley and 800 freestyle relays.

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Six Storylines (& Some Bonuses) to Follow at The 2023 U.S. Open

Claire Curzan will make her long course debut for the Cavaliers this week, as she is entered in five individual events at this year’s U.S. Open.

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Top 10 Men’s Swims From The First Weekend of Midseason Invites

We’re breaking down the top-10 men’s swims from the first weekend of NCAA midseason invitationals and it’s Florida’s Josh Liendo checking in at #1.

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Dave Durden Named Coach of the Year at 2023 Golden Goggles

Dave Durden was named Coach of the Year at the 2023 Golden Goggle Awards. Durden placed six swimmers on the USA World Championship team this past summer.

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2023 Golden Goggle Awards – Live Recap

The 2023 Golden Goggle Awards are set to commence at 7 PM (PST) in Los Angeles. Follow along with us to see which swimmers will take home each of the awards.

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Texas’ Will Modglin Ties Destin Lasco as Fastest Freshman 100 Backstroker Ever

Will Modglin, the National High School Record holder in the 100 back, has tied Cal’s Destin Lasco as the fastest college freshman ever in the event.

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