Destin Lasco

2021 Men’s NCAA Championships Pick ‘Em Contest: Final Standings

The final day of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships means it’s time to crown a winner in the race for a huge prize from GMX7.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Destin Lasco of Cal Eclipses Ryan Murphy’s Freshman Record in 200 Back

Cal freshman Destin Lasco became the fastest 200 backstroker in NCAA history with 1:37.19 in heats on Saturday morning in Greensboro.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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PSS Mision Viejo Psych Sheets: A King/Hannis/Lazor/Escobedo Breaststroke Battle

As was the case in San Antonio, a star-studded field of the country’s fastest swimmers have entered to swim at PSS Mission Viejo.

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Bears and Gators Bringing the 50 Free Speed on Day 2 (Relay Splits)

While it was easier to make the finals of the 50 free this morning than it had been in year, Cal and Florida rocked it and the 200 free relay tonight,.

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2021 NCAA Men’s Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Catch top seeds UGA’s Jake Magahey (500 FR), Cal’s Destin Lasco (200 IM), Cal’s Ryan Hoffer (50 FR), and the 200 free and 400 medley relays on night two.

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Lasco Records Fastest 200 IM By A Freshman In 1:40.01, Now #9 All-Time

Cal’s Destin Lasco took off another six-tenths to lower the first-year record in the 200 IM on Thursday night at the Men’s NCAA Championships.

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2021 Men’s NCAAs Night 2 Preview: Magahey, Lasco, and Hoffer Hold Top Seeds

On the slate tonight will be the finals of the 200 free relay, 500 free, 200 IM, 50 free, and 400 medley relay. Cal holds the top seeds in two events.

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