Geoffrey Vavitsas

2025 College Swimming Previews: #2 Cal Men Aiming To Get Back On Top

After being dethroned by ASU in 2024, the Cal Golden Bears are looking to get back on top and win another NCAA title, led by Lasco’s return for a 5th year.

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Cal Men Open Season In Annual King of the Pool Meet

The unique pentathlon meet will feature each swimmer participating in five 100-yard races, including fly, breast, individual medley, back, and free.

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2024 Men’s NCAAs: How Did Our Top 20 Recruits Perform As Freshmen?

Ilya Kharun led all freshman with 39 points, winning the 200 fly while placing 5th in the 100 fly to help propel Arizona State to their first national title.

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2024 NCAA Zone E Diving: Cal Men Qualify Two Divers, UCLA’s Hallaselka Leads Women’s Field

Finnish native and UCLA freshman Lauren Hallaselka dominated the women’s springboard events at the Zone E Championships to punch her first NCAA ticket.

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Cal’s Alexy, Vavitsas Collect Pac-12 Men’s Swim & Dive Weekly Honors

Jack Alexy swept the 50 (19.30) and 100 (41.49) free events to help Cal beat USC 193-106.

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Ranking The 2023 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #1-4

Aaron Shackell is one of several key additions to Cal’s roster in 2023-24, giving them the top recruiting class in the country.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #1 Cal Men Battling Losses In Bid For Three-Peat

This won’t come as a surprise, but Cal’s outlook for the 2023-2024 season is very good.

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