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College Swimming Previews: #1 Cal Men Seeking First Repeat as Champions Since 2012

Cal had a tremendous 2021-2022 season, winning the NCAA title by a healthy margin over the defending champion Texas Longhorns.

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2022 U.S. World Trials Previews: Andrew, Fink Lead Men’s 50 & 100 Breast

Michael Andrew is the man to beat in the sprint breaststroke events this year, with Nic Fink hot on his heels.

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2022 U.S. Trials Previews: Fink Stands Above The Rest In Men’s 200 Breast

The ever-consistent Nic Fink is the odds-on favorite in the 200 breast after several names from last year’s Olympic Trials won’t be competing in Greensboro.

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Smith, Huske, and Cal Men Highlight Day 1 of Pacific Swimming Senior Open

With about a week and a half until World Champ Trials, world record holder Regan Smith went a 2:07.43 in the long course 200 backstroke today.

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Men’s Recruit Ranks: Individual Scoring For All Classes Through 2022 NCAAs

Cal’s Destin Lasco has eclipsed the 100-point barrier through just two NCAA Championship appearances, leading all rising juniors and seniors.

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2022 Men’s NCAA Championships: Results & Records Summary

A full recap of the results, records and top point scorers from the 2022 Men’s NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Championships.

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Cal Men Reclaim NCAA Swimming & Diving Title From Texas

The Cal Golden Bear men reclaimed the team title from the Texas Longhorns, earning their fifth championship under head coach Dave Durden.

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2022 Men’s NCAA Championships: Day 3 Finals Preview

Minnesota’s Max McHugh has a great shot at Ian Finnerty’s all-time record in the 100 breast tonight at the Men’s NCAA Championships.

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Max McHugh Blast 49.95 100 Breast in Prelims to Become 2nd Man Under 50 Seconds

McHugh’s performance this morning marks just the 3rd time someone has been under 50 in the event, and it’s the first time someone has done so in prelims.

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2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Championships: Day 1 Relay Analysis

Texas senior Drew Kibler led off the record-breaking 800 free relay in 1:30.54, which was the fastest first leg of the night.

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With New Schedule, Florida and Texas Swim Fastest 200 Medley Relays Ever

That didn’t take long. Florida and Texas swam under the old US Open Record, while Cal and NC State tied in the penultimate heat, for four sub-1:22 swims.

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Comeback Complete: Cal Men 5-Peat as Pac-12 Champs After Starting in Last Place

It was a rocky start for the Golden Bears, who sat in last place through the first 7 events of the meet.

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2022 Men’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Follow along here as the Stanford men attempt to hold onto their lead on day three of four at the 2022 Pac-12 Championships.

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2022 Men’s Pac-12 Championships: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Grant House of Arizona State posted a 1:30.54 lead-off split for Sun Devil’s 800 freestyle relay earlier in the meet and will race the individual event today.

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2022 Men’s Pac-12 Fan Guide: Cal, Stanford & ASU Set For Closest Meet In Years

The four-time defending champion Cal Bears are likely to meet their stiffest Pac-12 challenge in some time this season with ASU and Stanford.

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