Tyler Messerschmidt

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Cal Squads Sweep Wisconsin

Full Name:	Tyler Messerschmidt
Born:	September 11th, 1992
	Phoenix, Arizona
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Tyler Messerschmidt Tyler Messerschmidt is an NCAA All-American born to parents Eric and Allison Messerschmidt on September 11, 1992, in Phoenix, Ariz. He swam club for the Phoenix Swim Club and competed at the high school level at Desert Edge High School. He was a six-time state champion in Arizona, whose young career was highlighted by state records in the 100 and 200 yard freestyle, including the 100 freestyle record previously held by American freestyle legend Gary Hall, Jr. Cal Berkeley 2011-2012 Messerschmidt joined a very strong freshman class for the Cal Golden Bears, who were looking to defend their 2011 national title. He was immediately established as anchor for both medley relays, and led off the 200-yard freestyle relay at NCAAs in a very impressive 19.37. The 200 free relay and 400 medley won titles, and the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay (which he also led off) finished 2nd. Messerschmidt also had a big impact for Cal individually, as he placed 8th, 9th, and 12th in the 100 free (42.82), 50 free (19.45) and 200 free (1:35.05) respectively. 2012-2013 Struggling academically, Messerschmidt had to sit out of class during the spring semester of 2013. Nonetheless, he was able to lower his bests in the freestyle to 19.25-42.32-1:34.17 in …

Cal Squads Sweep Wisconsin

Missy Franklin made her college debut in the 200 backstroke against Wisconsin yesterday. (Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013-2014 College Swimming Previews: #2 Cal Men to Vie for Title Again Behind Murphy, Messerschmidt

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Cal Tops Indiana in First Half of Hoosiers’ Bay-Area Swing

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Cal looked very solid in their true season-opener, though UoP had some bright spots with two event wins as well.

2013 Cal Poly Invitational: Ryan Murphy Wins King of the Pool Crown

Freshman and top recruit Ryan Murphy bettered IM’ers Josh Prenot and Marcin Tarczynski to win the “King of the Pool” title in today’s swimming pentathlon.

Tyler Messerschmidt Accepted Back Onto Cal Roster for 2013-2014 Season

Completing his journey back to Cal, Tyler Messerschmidt is back on the Cal men’s swimming & diving team. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Tyler Messerschmidt Readmitted to Cal; Still Hurdles to Clear

Tyler Messerschmidt has been readmitted to Cal, though there’s nothing official with regard to his return to competition. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Men’s NCAA Picks: A Perfect Storm for USC in the 400 Free Relay

Vlad is the best 100 freestyler in the country, but if he can give the Trojans his best swim, they’ve got the guns this year to support him. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Franklin Nears Best Time in 200 IM; Swims Breaststroke Leg of Medley to Close Federal Way Sectional

Missy Franklin is already showing signs of the versatility that her future coach Teri McKeever has discussed developing. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ryan Hoffer Skims Another .06 off of National Age Group Record; Almost Goes Under 20 Seconds

Ryan Hoffer of the Scottsdale Aquatic Club took another .06 seconds off of his National Age Group Record from Sunday…

Franklin Swims Lifetime Best in 500 Free on Saturday at Federal Way Sectional

Missy Franklin took a bite out of her personal best in an unusual event on Saturday at her Sectional Championship meet. (File Photo: Time Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Missy Franklin Swims 4th-Fastest 200 Yard Freestyle Ever on Day 2 of Federal Way Sectional

Missy Franklin came within a second of the American Record in the 200 yard freestyle, but did get her third NAG Record of the weekend. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Ryan Hoffer Re-Breaks National Age Group Record; Missy Barely Misses American Mark in Federal Way

Missy Franklin broke two National Age Group Records on Thursday, and Ryan Hoffer added a 3rd. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Cal All-American Tyler Messerschmidt to Redshirt 2012-2013 NCAA Season

Cal All-American Tyler Messerschmidt announced today that he would head home to Arizona for a year. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)