"NCAA Swimming Championships: Record-Breaking Performances and Title Wins on Opening Night"
The Cal Golden Bears claimed their first 800 freestyle relay title since 1986 at the 2024 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, setting a new NCAA record with a time of 6:02.26. The team, consisting of Gabriel Jett, Destin Lasco, Jack Alexy, and Robin Hanson, surpassed the previous record by 1.16 seconds. This victory marks a significant improvement for Cal, as they finished third last year.