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.
2021 M. NCAAs Day 3: 8th In Prelims Faster in 3 Events Than in 2019
We’re continuing to see some fast swimming at the 2021 NCAA Championships, with today’s A-final qualifying times faster in 3 of 5 events than in 2019.
Shaine Casas on Racing Top Competitors: “It kinda throws off your strategy”
Casas was able to hold off Gonzalez Cal freshman Destin Lasco for his first NCAA 200 IM title at 1:39.53, breaking Lasco’s morning pool record of 1:40.61
WATCH: Magahey Upset Smith, Casas Make History, And More NCAA Night 2 Races
ICYMI: The race videos from night two of the 2021 Men’s NCAAs are here. Catch up on the 200 free relay, 500 free, 200 IM, 50 free, and 400 medley relay here.
Projected vs. Actual: Day 2 Score Update at 2021 NCAA D1 Men’s Championships
Cal made waves in all of the individual events tonight, along with a win in the 200 free relay. They lead Texas by 27 going into day three.
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,.
2021 SwimSwam Men’s NCAA Championships Pick ‘Em Contest – Day 1 Results
Cal’s Ryan Hoffer was the winner of the men’s 50 free on Thursday at the 2021 NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships.
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.
Shaine Casas Delivers First NCAA Title in Texas A&M Program History
After this race, Casas will look next to the 100 back and 200 back this weekend. He’s the top seed in both, and he’s heavily favored to win both titles.
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.
2021 NCAA Men’s Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
This morning, the team race will start to take shape, with prelims of the 500 free, 200 IM and 50 free set to run.
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.
2021 M. NCAAs: Mixed Bag When Comparing Day 2 Prelims to Previous Years
Prelims of the 500 free proved to be some of the fastest ever, the 200 IM held steady compared to previous years and the 50 free was notably slower.
Destin Lasco Becomes Fastest Freshman In History After Monster 200 IM Drop
The Cal first-year dropped almost four seconds in a time of 1:40.61, moving up from the 58th seed into the top spot in this morning’s prelims.
WATCH: Texas, Cal, Texas A&M, and Florida Battle it Out in the Men’s 800 FR-R
Check out the 800 free relay race video from night one of the 2021 Men’s NCAA Championships, featuring Texas, Cal, Texas A&M, and Florida.
