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At the beginning of the season, the Bears sat in the second slot in the national rankings, but after a couple of stellar performances early in the year, they were escalated to the status of the best in the U.S.
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The swimmers slated to compete, however, seemed completely unfazed by the change in climate. For them, it was business as usual — another fast start to a season at the top of the table.
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Right out of the gate, a squad consisting of Daniel Carr, Carson Sand, Michael Jensen and Andrew Seliskar seized first place in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1:26.20, beating Utah’s fastest quartet by more than four seconds.
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On his final 1-meter dive of the day, junior Connor Callahan performed a 2 1/2 somersault tuck that earned him a score of 72.08. This score pushed his total to a whopping 379.28, breaking Sam Helvie’s school record, 375.92, that had stood since 2006.
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Cal is heading into the contest with a win under its belt after claiming victory in its season-opener against Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. For the Tigers, Wednesday’s race will be their first of the year.
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After winning last year’s matchup, the Bears came into Friday’s contest determined to continue their dominance over the Mustangs, and this drive was evident in every swimmer’s performance.
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A prestigious recognition given out by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America, or CSCAA, being named a Scholar All-American with first-team status requires that a student-athlete maintain a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and compete at the NCAA championships during the 2017-18 season.
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Competing a week before the swimmers, the divers sent a total of three finalists over the three days of competition — zero on the first day, one on the second and two on the third — to put Cal on the scoreboard.
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Facing off against four other ranked squads, the Bears showed off their deep roster, sweeping all five relays and qualifying four swimmers for NCAA championships as part of a 1,014-point performance.
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While the Bears will be graduating influential seniors such as Ryan Murphy and Long Gutierrez, the underclassmen showed that they can step up in high-pressure situations this season, which is a great omen for the future of the team.
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