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Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]26 Mar[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]The Signature at MGM Grand[/COLOR]
Welp, we arrived!

[U]Dagny Knutson[/U]: Hot mommaaaas [SIZE=4]����[/SIZE]
[U]Olivia Smoliga[/U]: So hot
[U]Ivy Martin[/U]: [SIZE=4]��❤️��[/SIZE]
[U]Chelsea Chenault[/U]: [SIZE=4]������[/SIZE]
[U]Abbey Weitzeil[/U]: Dayummmmm [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE] @epelton16 miss you [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]
[U]Cary Kriegsman[/U]: Uh oh vegas [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]
[U]��Sin.City.List�� [/U]: #DRAIS Rooftop Party The Cromwell Beachclub, Nightclub or Afterhours Ladies are Free Text me

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Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]26 Mar[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]The Signature at MGM Grand[/COLOR]
Let the games begin.


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Camille Cheng - [COLOR="#696969"]27 Mar[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]MGM Grand Las Vegas[/COLOR]
VEGA$

[U]Amy Bilquist[/U]: [SIZE=4]����[/SIZE]

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Taylor Nanfria - [COLOR="#696969"]27 Mar[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]Feeling Words[/COLOR]
Team meeting in Vegas #bearson3


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Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]28 Mar[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]The Penthouse[/COLOR]
Plot twist: we're Barbies.


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Camille Cheng - [COLOR="#696969"]28 Mar[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]Wet Republic Ultra Pool[/COLOR]
Just add water #vegas #toorare


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Cat Breed - [COLOR="#696969"]28 Mar[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]MGM Grand Las Vegas[/COLOR]
Our crazy beautiful life��❤️☀️ #vegas #champagneshowers #wetrepublic #latergram


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Eva Greene - [COLOR="#696969"]28 Mar[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]Wet Republic Ultra Pool[/COLOR]
Splish splash ��

[U]tao_official_guestlist[/U]: Hi Ladies my name is BRANDON BEN, VIP host at TAO NIGHTCLUB located in the VENETIAN. I have FREE ENTRY and OPEN BAR on my guest list Saturday night. Also, SNOOP DOGG will be hosting and performing. If you're interested, text me
[U]Swim coach at Princeton[/U]: ^Eva, stay away from Brandon. #sketchy #dontTalktostrangers
[U]Breanne Rodino[/U]: I agree with Mitch's comments. Whatever you do, avoid Brandon Ben.

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Caroline Piehl - [COLOR="#696969"]28 Mar[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]Wet Republic Ultra Pool[/COLOR]
Poolside with my floppy hat friend. #keepitrare #wetrepublic #vegas

[U]XS Las Vegas_Paul C[/U]: AVICII tonight at XS! Text me for free entry and free drinks, I'll set you up.
[U]Maija Roses[/U]: ^ Paul gonna hook you up dude ����

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Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]29 Mar[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]Wet Republic Ultra Pool[/COLOR]
When your mix tape drops and hits top 100. Literally, the greatest 3 days of my life. #Rare #TT #Avicii

[U]Taylor Nanfria[/U]: "Best spring break I could've ever asked for.." [SIZE=4]➡️[/SIZE] nah our mix tape is better
[U]Jessica Woodley[/U]: I'm glad to see you're alive
[U]Maija Roses[/U]: ^ me too frand

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Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]29 Mar[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]XS Las Vegas[/COLOR]
Buddies take on Avicii [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE] #TOORARE #thefinal


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Caroline Piehl - [COLOR="#696969"]29 Mar[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]XS Las Vegas[/COLOR]
Bears take on Avicii. #thefinale

[U]Sara Isakovic[/U]: Hotties ������

Was last night real life? #avicii #frontrow #TT #levels

[COLOR="#FF0000"]VIDEO ->[/COLOR] https://instagr.am/p/00yqGnEQB-

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Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]29 Mar[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]XS Night Club - Avicii[/COLOR]
And then Levels came on..... @avicii #FrontRow #TT #rare

[U]Leah Smith[/U]: HOT AF

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Taylor Nanfria - [COLOR="#696969"]29 Mar[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]XS Las Vegas[/COLOR]
10 strong in Vegas #gobears #rare


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[COLOR="#000066"][SIZE=3]Morning Swim Show: Teri McKeever and Missy Franklin Reflections [/SIZE][/COLOR]

Published on 27 Mar 2015

This episode of the Morning Swim Show takes us back to the 2015 NCAA Championships where Cal dominated. Teri McKeever is feeling "happy, relieved and wonderful" after watching the Golden Bears bring home Cal's fourth NCAA Championship title. McKeever takes home NCAA Coach of the Year honors and Missy Franklin goes home NCAA Swimmer of the Year in her final meet representing the California Golden Bears.

[video=youtube;hvCqs4agzpc][/video]



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Encouraging that the spring break crew in Vegas was exactly split between NCAA qualifiers and the rest of the team. Teri's obviously done a solid job of recruiting and building a culture that minimizing cliques.

Very happy all team members were part of the celebration. I must ask, though, where do the ladies get all these dresses? Wow!

beardevil;842474651 said:

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encouraging that the spring break crew in vegas was exactly split between ncaa qualifiers and the rest of the team. Teri's obviously done a solid job of recruiting and building a culture that minimizing cliques.

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Missy Franklin - [COLOR="#696969"]3 Apr[/COLOR]
America's favorite pastime with my favorite person [SIZE=4]⚾️��[/SIZE]






Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]3 Apr[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Caravaggio Gelateria Italiana[/COLOR]
Stracciatella please [SIZE=4]���� ��[/SIZE] @cpiehl @missyfranklin88 @kvredeveld @jaredgoff @jack_austin21

Maija Roses - [COLOR="#696969"]4 Apr[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Memorial Glade[/COLOR]
Squad goals achieved[SIZE=4] ��[/SIZE]

Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]4 Apr[/COLOR]
Spring Saturday's on the glade [SIZE=4]�� ��[/SIZE] @melanieklaren #GoBears
All about that short power pass #ShesRussellWilson @melklar #SquadGoalAchieved #Springtime ����

[U]Maija Roses[/U]: Photo creds me. K thanks.


Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]4 Apr[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Memorial Glade[/COLOR]
"I got a receiver over here who's afraid of the ball!" -@epelton16
Maybe I should just stick to swimming...
[SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]: @maija8roses



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Maija Roses - [COLOR="#696969"]6 Apr[/COLOR]
Literally crying... Omg. I love you Duke basketball. Both my teams are NATTY FREAKIN CHAMPS! Go bears and go DUKE!



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UrsusArctosCalifornicus;842481311 said:

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[COLOR="#000066"][SIZE=4]Women's Swimming & Diving Celebrates NCAA Title[/SIZE] [/COLOR]


Cal's 2015 award-winners pose outside the University Club on a sun-drenched Sunday afternoon.
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Courtesy: Cal Athletics
Release: Sunday 04/12/2015 [/COLOR]

http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210018632

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More photos from Cal Women's Swim Banquet 2015:
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Rachel Bootsma - [COLOR="#696969"]4 May[/COLOR]
Because @evagreene and I have been sitting inside all day studying together when we would much rather be sitting on the beach... and I'm seriously procrastinating.

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Cal Women's Swimming & Diving - [COLOR="#696969"]4 May[/COLOR]
Three swimmers were on the receiving end of awards presented at today's student-athlete Academic Honors Lunch. Caroline Piehl took home the Anna Espenschade Award for extraordinary Golden Bear spirit; Taylor Nanfria won the Walter A. Haas Jr. Community Service Award; and Rachael Acker earned the Golden Bear Award for highest GPA on the team. Go Bears!



Cal W Swim/Dive - [COLOR="#696969"]4 May[/COLOR]
Congrats to Caroline Piehl, winner of the [U]Anna Espenschade Award[/U] for best exemplifying the Golden Bear spirit among Cal's student-athletes



Cal W Swim/Dive - [COLOR="#696969"]4 May[/COLOR]
Taylor Nanfria wins [U]Haas Community Service Award[/U] at Academic Honors Lunch. #StudentAthletes



[COLOR="#000066"][SIZE=4]Student-Athletes Recognized At Academic Luncheon [/SIZE][/COLOR]

http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210070205#


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Taylor Nanfria - [COLOR="#696969"]2 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Levi's Stadium[/COLOR]
This is how forever feels [SIZE=4]☀️[/SIZE] #kennychesney



Kristen Vredeveld - [COLOR="#696969"]3 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Levi's Stadium[/COLOR]
Already having the time of our lives, and we're just getting started! [SIZE=4]☀️ ��[/SIZE] #countrykids



Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]2 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney Concert[/COLOR]
Wouldn't spend my Saturday any other way [SIZE=4]��☀️�� [/SIZE]#KennyChesney #nuts



Caroline Piehl - [COLOR="#696969"]2 May[/COLOR]
All American with my best friend ���� [SIZE=4]�� ��[/SIZE] #kennyandjason2015



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Rachel Bootsma - [COLOR="#696969"]30 Apr[/COLOR]
MAJOR #tbt to when none of us were teammates. To this day I still look up to these women so much! [SIZE=4]#��[/SIZE]


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Maija Roses - [COLOR="#696969"]3 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Golden Gate Park[/COLOR]
When life takes your breath away [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]

[COLOR="#808080"]Katie Drabot and 280 others like this.[/COLOR]

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Cal W Swim/Dive - [COLOR="#696969"]6 May[/COLOR]
Congrats #Oskis2015 winners - @FranklinMissy female athlete of the year & @CalWSwim women's team of the year.





Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]6 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Zellerbach Hall[/COLOR]
My last Oskis with this beautiful lady [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]



Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]7 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Oski's [SIZE=4]������[/SIZE][/COLOR]
Just because I love my 200 backstroke buddy. #squad



Marina Garcia - [COLOR="#696969"]6 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]UC Berkeley[/COLOR]
la sort dhaverte conegut a laltre punta del mon no la te ningu mes que jo [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]
[COLOR="RoyalBlue"](^ Catalan, I think?)[/COLOR]



Camille Cheng - [COLOR="#696969"]6 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Zellerbach Hall[/COLOR]
[SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]



Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]9 May[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]����[/COLOR]
A big HBD to my fellow postgrad. So #grateful I get to spend this next year with you and for our friendship these past 4 years [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]



Taylor Nanfria - [COLOR="#696969"]7 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Dead Week 2015 ��[/COLOR]
Night at the Oskis [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]



Maija Roses - [COLOR="#696969"]7 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Oskis 2015 [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE][/COLOR]
It's embarrassing when you're 5'2 and can't wear heels because you have old lady hips... #Wheresmygrowthspurt #DreamTeam



Rachel Bootsma - [COLOR="#696969"]6 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Zellerbach Hall[/COLOR]
Probz talking about cats



Kaylin Bing - [COLOR="#696969"]7 May[/COLOR]
In the words of @catherinebreed_ "with the queen of selfies" [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE] #Oskis #fancy #neverserious #gobears #roomies



Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]6 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Haas Pavilion[/COLOR]
It's that time of year again! Oski's 2015 @missyfranklin88 @ryan_f_murphy @huntercobs



Caroline Piehl - [COLOR="#696969"]7 May[/COLOR]
Round four Oskis with my ladies ��



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Rachel Bootsma - [COLOR="#696969"]10 May 2015[/COLOR]
Happy Mother's Day to the woman who has stood beside me when my dreams came true and picked me back up when I fell short. Thank you for showing me what it means to be loved. I love you, Mom!


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USA Swimming Stats - [COLOR="#696969"]9 May[/COLOR]
To make this list your swimming really fast. The 17-18 girls All-Time Top 10 [U]100m Freestyle[/U]. A lot of great swims.


Cierra Runge - [COLOR="#696969"]9 May[/COLOR]
@USASwimStats I'm a Pelton now!! [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]��[SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]�� @thisisMARYland @eliZAbethP_1126

Mary Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]9 May[/COLOR]
@CierraRunge @USASwimStats @eliZAbethP_1126 best day ever!!!

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[COLOR="#000066"][SIZE=5]5 Bears Earn Academic All-District Honors[/SIZE] [/COLOR]


Cal had five student-athletes voted to the academic all-district team - most in the Pac-12.
Courtesy: GoldenBearSports.com
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Courtesy: Cal Athletics
Release: Thursday 05/14/2015[/COLOR]

http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210089803


BERKELEY Showing that they can succeed as much in the classroom as they do in their respective fields of competition, five Golden Bear student-athletes the most of any school in the Pac-12 have been voted to the [U]Capital One Academic All-District VIII at-large team[/U]. Those earning a place on the squad are: Rachael Acker and Missy Franklin from women's swimming, Ryan Murphy from men's swimming, Gregory Bayane from men's tennis and men's water polo's Aleksa Saponjic.

The all-district team includes student-athletes from the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington, plus Canada, in all sports except football, volleyball, basketball, track & field, softball and soccer. The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.30.

Acker, a junior who earned all-district and third-team Academic All-America honors last year, owns a 3.95 GPA as a French major and is on a pre-med track. She is a two-time first-team Pac-12 All-Academic choice, as well as swim coaches association Scholar All-American. This past year, she placed 15th in the 200-yard freestyle at the 2015 NCAA Championships and also earned All-American honors on the 400 free relay.

The 2015 NCAA and Pac-12 Swimmer of the Year and 2015 Honda Award recipient as the top female swimmer in the country, Franklin has a 3.58 GPA in psychology. The sophomore won three individual events at the NCAA meet the 200 free (in an American-record 1:39.10), 200 backstroke and 200 individual medley leading Cal to the team title. In addition, the Scholar All-American was chosen second-team Pac-12 All Academic.

Ryan Murphy, the 2015 NCAA Swimmer of the Year, also earned Pac-12 Men's Swimmer of the Year honors after helping the Bears to a national runner-up finish. The sophomore has a 3.78 GPA and has not yet declared his major. He is a two-time NCAA champion in the 100 and 200 back and set an NCAA record of 44.17 in the 100 back leading off the Bears' 400 medley relay.

Bayane, a senior with a 3.64 GPA in economics, concluded his college tennis career earlier this month with a victory in his last match vs. Texas in the NCAA Tournament second round. He finished the season with a 26-12 record in singles. In the classroom, Bayane received the 2015 Golden Bear Award for posting his team's top GPA and twice earning spots on the Pac-12 All-Academic first team.

Saponjic earned a bronze medal as a member of the Serbian Olympic team at the 2012 London Olympics and ended his Cal career as a four-time All-American. He led the Bears with 67 goals this past fall and totaled 186 goals over the past four years. He is graduating from Cal with a 3.52 GPA in business administration.

To earn a spot on the all-academic teams, recipients must be a starter or important reserve and have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's contests. Each of the student-athletes is now eligible for the Capital One Academic All-America ballot, where first, second- and third-team All-America honorees will be selected later this month.


[COLOR="#A9A9A9"]Cal Bears Athletics News [/COLOR]

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Cal W Swim/Dive - [COLOR="#696969"]19 May[/COLOR]
.@kellnaz talks @GoTeamIMPACT with @AnnaKagarakis for Comcast Hometown Network. Watch for the full interview soon.


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Thanks for the grad pics, UAC. Truly a golden class: top ranked recruiting class, 2 NCAA titles, 3 PAC-12 titles, and all (including Casey Mims) graduated on time. Not too shabby.

BearDevil;842497913 said:

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Thanks for the grad pics, UAC. Truly a golden class: top ranked recruiting class, 2 NCAA titles, 3 PAC-12 titles, and all (including Casey Mims) graduated on time. Not too shabby.

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+1 but it is scary where you can get access to all of their personal pictures.

I see Cindy Tran sitting next to David Kravish too! Did she get a master?

OBear073akaSMFan;842497921 said:

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+1 but it is scary where you can get access to all of their personal pictures.

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[COLOR="#3333ff"][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Well nowadays the truly personal photos & comments are shared [U]privately[/U] with close friends thru Snapchat, protected tweets, private user accounts on Insta & FB etc. The ones above were shared via public social media sources that everyone has ready access to

Wouldn't be a surprise actually if more than a few are using these photos to project a desired representation of themselves to the outside world...or if they are savvy, to attempt to promote a favourable image to potential college recruiting coaches or future employers, fans and the like!

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In other news, looks like we may have the pleasure of seeing some members of our swim family race down in Irvine this weekend, as hinted by Caitlin's tweet:
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Caitlin Leverenz - [COLOR="#696969"]20 May[/COLOR]
About 36hrs at home before heading to the airport again. This time heading to SoCal for Irvine Nova Grand Challenge with @CalWSwim.
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Only reference to this meet (long course presumably) that I've managed to locate at this moment in time:

http://www.socalswim.org/meets/southern-california/2015/5/22/nova-grand-challenge-4th-correction

http://www.novaquatics.com/nova/__eventform__/560239_2015SPEEDOGRANDCHALLENG-meet-form.pdf

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[COLOR="#FF0000"]UPDATE[/COLOR]: Psych sheets just released for the [U]Speedo Grand Challenge[/U]: http://www.socalswim.org/meets/files/b05d8021a80c416da998f179c20203ae/grand-challenge-psych-sheets.pdf

[COLOR="#800080"]* [SIZE=3]RESULTS[/SIZE] *[/COLOR]: http://www.socalswim.org/live-results/2015-Grand-Challenge/

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Note that Noemie won't be @ Irvine as she will be competing @ the [U]Mel Zajac International[/U] up in Vancouver this weekend...still no word on whether she plans to redshirt next season to train for Rio:



http://swimswam.com/psych-sheets-released-for-the-mel-zejac-international-kevin-cordes-and-noemie-thomas-set-up-for-sweeps/


No Missy either - due to endorsement commitments, or possibly an indication she might be moving back to train w/Todd, or peraps she's just taking a break before her pro career begins in earnest??

Hopefully we'll get to see her participate at the [U]Santa Clara[/U] meet on 18-21 June, though there's a potential schedule conflict as she will be hosting Tennessee Summer Swim Camp #5 on 21-25 June (both the 200 back & 100 free events @ SC are raced that Sunday the 21st)...

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Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]21 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Newport Beach, California[/COLOR]
Kickin off Summer 2015 swimming with dolphins and a trip down the coast [SIZE=4]������[/SIZE]

[COLOR="#696969"]Hmmm, that looks like Aaron Peirsol next to Liz! Teri's also in this group photo![/COLOR]


Rachel Bootsma - [COLOR="#696969"]21 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Newport Pier[/COLOR]
Ocean swimming with whales and dolphins is an incredible way to start summer! [SIZE=4]��������☀️[/SIZE]

Farida Osman - [COLOR="#696969"]21 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]New Port Beach Pier[/COLOR]
Looking forward to an amazing summer with my bears [SIZE=4]☀️����[/SIZE]

Celina Li - [COLOR="#696969"]21 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Newport Beach, California[/COLOR]
What a start to the summer [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]

[COLOR="#696969"][U]L to R[/U]: Celina, Kelly, Kristen, Boots, Caitlin, Maija, Liz, Farida, Jasmine, Rachael, Melanie ... I think :p[/COLOR]


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Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]21 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Newport Pier[/COLOR]
Ocean swims/summer/dolphins/Cal swimming... Just a few of my favorite things.[SIZE=4] ������[/SIZE]



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UrsusArctosCalifornicus;842498423 said:

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Hopefully we'll get to see her participate at the [U]Santa Clara[/U] meet on 18-21 June, though there's a potential schedule conflict as she will be hosting [U]Tennessee Summer Swim Camp #5[/U] on 21-25 June (both the 200 back & 100 free events @ SC are raced that Sunday the 21st)...

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[COLOR="#3333ff"][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Missy now "confirmed" for [U]Santa Clara[/U] next month!
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[COLOR="#FF0000"][SIZE=4]Missy Franklin will compete at Arena Pro Swim Series Santa Clara next month[/SIZE][/COLOR]

http://swimswam.com/missy-franklin-will-compete-at-arena-pro-swim-series-santa-clara-next-month/

UrsusArctosCalifornicus;842498423 said:

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No Missy either - due to endorsement commitments, or possibly an indication she might be moving back to train w/Todd, or peraps she's just taking a break before her pro career begins in earnest??

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Courtney Ramirez - [COLOR="#696969"]21 May[/COLOR]
@FranklinMissy is pretty rad! Fun times meeting this Olympian yesterday [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]



[COLOR="#003366"][SIZE=5]Olympian Franklin to join AWSM Convention for Monday Q&A session[/SIZE][/COLOR]

http://awsmonline.org/olympian-franklin-join-monday-qa-session/

In addition to Missy, some other notable Bears missing the little party down in Newport: Cierra (training in Baltimore?), Noemie (back in Canada), Cheng, and Kristen Cunnane (maternity leave?). Cheng's supposed to join Leverenz and Klaren in the post grad training group. Looks like Staciana Stitts is filling in for Kristen.

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[COLOR="#006699"][SIZE=4]Caitlin Leverenz and Maya DiRado Produce Thrilling 200 IM Tie At Speedo Grand Challenge[/SIZE][/COLOR]



The Speedo Grand Challenge features a unique championship final of only four swimmers, while the B final consists of swimmers ranked fifth through 12th in prelims. The format produced some thrilling swims tonight in Irvine, featuring a few athletes making preparations for the world championships from the Trojan Swim Club as well as those from Stanford University and the University of California.

Caitlin Leverenz and Maya DiRado had a very exciting race in the [U]200 IM[/U], as the two tied with times of 2:11.57. Leverenz had a slight lead after butterfly, 28.70 to 28.98, but DiRado took over the lead by six tenths after the backstroke leg. Leverenz blazed through the breaststroke leg with a 37.98 to take a one-second lead going into freestyle. DiRado charged home and the two ended up sharing the victory in the event. The two have been just a shade faster, as Leverenz clocked a 2:11.40 at February's Arena Pro Swim Series in Orlando, while DiRado's 2:11.48 came at the BPH Super Series in Australia in January. Elizabeth Pelton finished third with a 2:13.46, while Cal teammate Celina Li took fourth with a 2:16.42.

[COLOR="#8B4513"]200 IM Race:[/COLOR]
[video=youtube;6jmt2Ek1ezQ][/video]

[COLOR="#008000"]200 IM Awards:[/COLOR]


DiRado earned an outright win later in the sessions with a 4:13.06 in the 400 freestyle. She had a three-tenths lead over Trojan's Tristin Baxter at the halfway mark, but pulled away to win by two seconds. Baxter was second with a 4:15.21, while Melanie Klaren of Cal was third with a 4:19.66. Maryssa McArthur, who just wrapped up her junior year at Utah, was fourth with a 4:22.19. Celina Li put up a 4:18.83 to win the B final, with Sophia Saroukian just behind with a 4:19.31

[COLOR="#8B4513"]400 Free Race:[/COLOR]


Trojan Swim Club had a lot to celebrate in the men's 200 free. Not only did the team go 1-2-3 in the men's 200 free, led by a 1:47.91 from Nikita Lobintsev. It's just four tenths off the time he swam at the Russian nationals last month, where he placed third. Cristian Quintero, the reigning NCAA champion in the short course 200 free, was second with a 1:48.36. That breaks his own Venezuelan record of 1:48.44, which he swam last year at the LA Invite, and most importantly, gets him under the automatic qualification time for the world championships by one hundredth of a second. Jonathan Boffa, recently transitioning to the team after a stellar career at NC State, was third with a 1:49.63, just missing his lifetime best of 1:49.58 from last month.

Jessica Hardy had a battle on her hands with Sarah Haase in the 100 breast final. Hardy, the former world record holder who is prepping for the world championships, turned four tenths ahead of NCAA champion Haase at the 50 and held that advantage to the wall with a 1:08.55. Haase was second with a 1:08.91. Hardy was much faster last week at the Arena Pro Swim Series in Charlotte with a 1:06.91, but did what was needed to gain the victory in Irvine.

Hardy was back in the 50 free final, but couldn't get ahead of the Stanford 1-2 punch of Simone Manuel and Felicia Lee. Manuel got to the wall first with a 25.58, while Lee was second in 25.92. Hardy placed third with a 25.98. Eva Merrell of Aquazots, just 15 years old, will likely never forget making the four-woman championship final against a trio of established stars, finishing fourth with a lifetime best 26.03. Of note was Farida Osman's 25.50 to win the B final, which would have won the event had she been able to qualify for the final.

The top three in the men's 100 breast was close, with just two tenths of a second separating winner Glenn Snyders from third-place finisher Chuck Katis. Snyders, who will swim the event at worlds for New Zealand, won with a 1:02.11. Josh Prenot and Katis, both teammates at California, followed with times of 1:02.17 and 1:02.32, respectively. Jason Block of Trojan rounded out the four-man final with a 1:02.90. Notably, Steve West was attempting to qualify for his fifth trip to the U.S. Olympic Trials at 43 years old. After missing the Olympic Trials cut of 1:03.69 in prelims with a 1:03.82, he faltered in finals to place 11th overall with a 1:04.28.

In his first meet since breaking the 1:40 barrier in the 200-yard IM, David Nolan found himself in third place tonight in Irvine in the long course version with a 2:04.41. Stanford teammate Max Williamson got the win with a 2:02.35, while Omar Pinzon led through backstroke but fell to second with a 2:04.19.

http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/caitlin-leverenz-and-maya-dirado-produce-thrilling-200-im-tie-at-speedo-grand-challenge/

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http://swimswam.com/nicol-comes-away-with-an-impressive-win-at-the-mel-zajac-jr-international/

Noemie Thomas, who has returned to Vancouver to train for the summer won the women's [U]50 butterfly[/U] with ease recording a time of 27.27, finishing more than a second ahead of the field.

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[COLOR="#006699"][SIZE=4]Vlad Morozov Churns Out Sub-22 Second 50 Free At Speedo Grand Challenge[/SIZE][/COLOR]

Ryan Murphy continued his dominance in the 200 backstroke as he prepares for his first long course world championships, winning in Irvine with a 1:57.20. He's been just a bit faster this year, with a 1:56.91 to his credit from the Arena Pro Swim Series in Austin. The [U]California Golden Bears[/U] went 1-2-3 in the four-man final, as Jacob Pebley was second with a 1:59.40 and Connor Green was third with a 2:02.29. Thomas Smith of the Aquazots was fourth with a 2:02.95.

Kendyl Stewart, the reigning long course national champion in the 100 fly, won tonight with a 58.68, not that far off the winning time of 57.98 that she posted to win at nationals last summer. Kelly Naze and Felicia Lee also broke 1:00 in the championship final with times of 59.54 and 59.93, respectively. Eva Merrell made her second championship final of the meet, and the 15-year-old from Aquazots posted a 1:00.46 to get close to her lifetime best of 1:00.11 from last summer's nationals. Farida Osman also broke 1:00 tonight with a 59.31 to win the B final.

[COLOR="#8B4513"]100 Fly Race:[/COLOR]


The women's 200 free was a great race between Elizabeth Pelton and Simone Manuel as the two swam stroke-for-stroke through the entire race. Pelton never relinquished the lead, wining with a 1:5886 to Manuel's 1:59.11. Rachael Acker of Cal was third with a 2:01.85 while Roadrunner Aquatics' Stanzi Moseley was fourth with a 2:02.31. Lia Neal of Stanford won the B final with a 2:00.66.

[COLOR="#8B4513"]200 Free Race:[/COLOR]
[video=youtube;ZfEGqZu2r_0][/video]

Pelton got her first win of the meet with a 2:12.25 in the 200 back after posting a 2:11.59 in prelims. Pelton had to put in some work in the back half of the race to pass Hannah Weiss, who couldn't hold off Pelton and was second with a 2:13.55. Melanie Klaren was third with a 2:15.71 while Tara Halsted took fourth in 2:20.19. Ally Howe won the B final with a 2:15.58.

[COLOR="#8B4513"]200 Back Race:[/COLOR]


Also winning both IM events was Maya DiRado, who claimed the longer IM with a 4:40.61 after tying with Caitlin Leverenz in yesterday's 200 IM final. With Leverenz skipping the 400 IM in Irvine, DiRado won by nearly 11 seconds over Celina Li's 4:51.27. Eryn Weldon was third with a 4:55.65 and Tara Halsted took fourth with a 4:55.72.


http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/vlad-morozov-churns-out-sub-22-second-50-free-at-speedo-grand-challenge/

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[COLOR="#FF0000"][SIZE=4]Morozov cracks 22, Murphy and DiRado shine on day 2 of Speedo Grand Challenge[/SIZE][/COLOR]

http://swimswam.com/morozov-cracks-22-murphy-and-dirado-shine-on-day-2-of-speedo-grand-challenge/

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[COLOR="#003366"][SIZE=4]Kevin Cordes, Russell Wood Win at Mel Zajac International[/SIZE][/COLOR]

Noemie Thomas continued her fly success, tonight, one night after her win in the 50-meter fly, by taking the crown in the women's 100-meter fly in 59.92. Thomas was the only competitor under the one-minute mark, as Jacomie Strydom was the closest finisher at 1:01.42. Emily Overholt swam a 1:02.60 to get third.

http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/kevin-cordes-russell-wood-win-at-mel-zajac-international/

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Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]23 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]William Woolett Swim Stadium[/COLOR]
Speedo Grand Challenge, 2015. #nofilter [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]: @cleverenz12

[U]Felicia Lee[/U]: I [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE] my bff @r_bootsma15
[U]Boots[/U]: Don't you mean your least favorite cal swimmer @feliciaflee
[U]Taylor Nanfria[/U]: LOL [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]

[COLOR="#A9A9A9"]Katie Drabot and 131 others like this.[/COLOR]

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[video=youtube;9ljykJNIc_o][/video]

Event 35 Women 100 LC Meter Backstroke
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Name Age Team Prelims Finals
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=== Championships ===

1 Bootsma, Rachel K 21 CAL-PC 1:01.11 1:00.39
2 Pelton, Elizabeth A 21 CAL-PC 1:01.35 1:00.95
3 Klaren, Melanie R 22 CAL-PC 1:03.49 1:02.11
4 Lee, Felicia F 23 STAN-PC 1:02.91 1:02.91


Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]24 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Rachel Bootsma and Melanie Klaren [/COLOR]

Backstroke Bears rollin through the Grand Challenge [SIZE=4][COLOR="#A52A2A"]��[/COLOR][COLOR="#FFD700"]☀️[/COLOR][/SIZE] #rollon #pink #heymama #fomo #baja #miniheat #birthdaycake


[U]Boots[/U]: Thanks for the pink snorkel [SIZE=4][COLOR="#FFD700"]��[/COLOR][COLOR="#ff00cc"]��[/COLOR][COLOR="#FF0000"]��[/COLOR][/SIZE]
[U]Melanie[/U]: [SIZE=4][COLOR="#FFD700"]��[/COLOR][COLOR="#A52A2A"]������[/COLOR][/SIZE]


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[COLOR="#FF0000"][SIZE=4]Manuel touches out Neal, Cal backstrokers roll on closing day of 2015 Speedo Grand Challenge[/SIZE][/COLOR]



Murphy was impressive in his 200 back yesterday, and kept that strong swimming going with a runaway win the 100 back on day 3. The rising college junior was 54.76, within a second of his season-best in the event.

His college teammate Bootsma, an Olympian like Neal, won the women's 100 back in a 1-2-3 sweep for Cal. Bootsma jumped into the world's top 20 for the season with a 1:00.39 that's the third-fastest time of any American this year. Elizabeth Pelton was just behind in 1:00.95 and Melanie Klaren rounded out the 1-2-3 in 1:02.11, beating Stanford's Felicia Lee.

Cal's Long Gutierrez nipped Stanford's Bobby Bollier in a hotly-contested 200 fly, 1:59.63 to 2:00.10.


http://swimswam.com/manuel-touches-out-neal-cal-backstrokers-roll-on-closing-day-of-2015-speedo-grand-challenge/


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Boots - [COLOR="#696969"]28 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]London ����[/COLOR]
A MAJOR #tbt to being USA teammates at the 2012 Olympics with @cleverenz12 before being teammates at Cal! Also before she knew I didn't like when she braided my hair #gobears #goUSA



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Boots - [COLOR="#696969"]4 June[/COLOR]
The ocean is calling and I must go. Can't wait to spend the next week at the beach with some of the best! #tbt #gobears



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Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]25 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Marina District, San Francisco[/COLOR]
Let the summer adventures continue. Happy Memorial Day! [SIZE=4]���� ��[/SIZE]



Maija Roses - [COLOR="#696969"]25 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Golden Gate Bridge[/COLOR]
Scoot Squad bringin' it back ��



Jasmine Mau - [COLOR="#696969"]25 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Marina District, San Francisco[/COLOR]
Taking over the Golden Gate one scoot at a time [SIZE=4]��☀️[/SIZE] #uhohoreos #scootersquad



Camille Cheng - [COLOR="#696969"]25 May[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Golden Gate Bridge[/COLOR]
No scooters allowed... �� #scootersquad



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Jasmine Mau - [COLOR="#696969"]4 June[/COLOR]
Life is better when you're laughing [SIZE=4]☺️[/SIZE]

[COLOR="#808080"]Pc: @hullval[/COLOR]


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[COLOR="#000066"][SIZE=5]Leaders In The Dorms [/SIZE][/COLOR]


[COLOR="#696969"]Rower Madison Kerst, left, and former swimmer Cindy Tran served as resident assistants at on-campus dorms.
Courtesy: GoldenBearSports.com [/COLOR]

http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210129192

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[COLOR="#000066"][SIZE=5]Student-Athletes Making Impact In Community[/SIZE][/COLOR]


[COLOR="#696969"]Cal programs like women's swimming and diving are making an impact in the community.
Courtesy: GoldenBearSports.com [/COLOR]

http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210131991

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Boots - [COLOR="#696969"]6 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Spieker Aquatics Complex[/COLOR]
So many generations at practice today and I couldn't feel more grateful to call each and every one of them my family #gobears [SIZE=4]����[/SIZE]



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UrsusArctosCalifornicus;842504950 said:

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Boots - [COLOR="#696969"]6 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Spieker Aquatics Complex[/COLOR]
So many generations at practice today and I couldn't feel more grateful to call each and every one of them my family #gobears [SIZE=4]����[/SIZE]



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Guessing the babies are Dana Vollmer's and coach Kristen's

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Boots - [COLOR="#696969"]8 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, Aptos Beach[/COLOR]
The only way we know how to do breakfast at the beach house [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]: [COLOR="#008080"]@cleverenz12[/COLOR]



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Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]9 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, California[/COLOR]
I wouldn't spend my days anywhere else or with anyone else [SIZE=4]��������[/SIZE] #entourage #soap #unoBS #wing



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Camille Cheng - [COLOR="#696969"]10 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Aptos,California[/COLOR]
Gettin my daily dose of vitamin sea

[U]Kelly Naze[/U] : Caption creds [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]��


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Jasmine Mau - [COLOR="#696969"]10 June[/COLOR]
Santa Cruzin' [SIZE=4]����[/SIZE]



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Kristen Vredeveld - [COLOR="#696969"]9 June[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruzin'[/COLOR]
Ocean Bears [SIZE=4]����[/SIZE]



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Maija Roses - [COLOR="#696969"]10 June[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]Boogie Board [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]��[/COLOR]
Some unorthodox training at Santa Cruz this week! @jasminemau @epelton16

[SIZE=3][COLOR="#FF0000"]VIDEO ->[/COLOR][/SIZE] https://scontent-ord1-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t50.2886-16/11425694_1603942349891877_1048317236_n.mp4

https://instagr.am/p/3xIXaJCEzA


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Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]10 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, Aptos Beach[/COLOR]
Beachin with my beaches. [SIZE=4]����[/SIZE] #summercrew [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]: [U]@hullval[/U]

[U]jasminemau[/U] : White chicks


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Valerie Hull - [COLOR="#696969"]10 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, Aptos Beach[/COLOR]
bein' betchy @ the beach with my gal pals ��[SIZE=4]☀️����[/SIZE]��



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Kristen Vredeveld - [COLOR="#696969"]10 June[/COLOR]
3D heart for your life and your soul #BwB

[U]Abby Cutler[/U] : Tanlines on fleek
[U]gracieeeee[/U] : Tanlines = swimmer problems [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]
[U]Maija Roses[/U] : 6 pack on fleek
[U]Missy Franklin[/U] : [SIZE=4]������[/SIZE]


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Boots - [COLOR="#696969"]10 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, Aptos Beach[/COLOR]
[SIZE=4]������[/SIZE]

[U]Camille Cheng[/U] : @kvredeveld those abs [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]��


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Boots - [COLOR="#696969"]9 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, Aptos Beach[/COLOR]
The only suitable caption for this beach house insta pic is 'beach bum' #gobears



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Maija Roses - [COLOR="#696969"]10 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, Aptos Beach[/COLOR]
I guess training trips aren't that bad... #doubleinsta



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Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]10 June[/COLOR]



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Valerie Hull - [COLOR="#696969"]11 June[/COLOR]
I'm a bear-y lucky gal [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]



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Boots - [COLOR="#696969"]11 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, Aptos Beach[/COLOR]
There's really nothing like beach week 2015 [SIZE=4]��������[/SIZE] #gobears

[U]Maija Roses[/U] : I'm honored that you held my hand [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]��


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Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]11 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, Aptos Beach[/COLOR]
My [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE] is my [SIZE=4]❤️[/SIZE] #engagementphoto

[U]Maija Roses[/U] : My booty sweats lookin [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]��


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Maija Roses - [COLOR="#696969"]13 June[/COLOR]
High tide or low tide, I'll always be annoyingly by your side [SIZE=4]☺️��[/SIZE] #beachweek2015 #MamaDuck

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Farida Osman - [COLOR="#696969"]11 June[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, Aptos Beach[/COLOR]
That California life [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE]



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Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]13 June[/COLOR]
Wavin' goodbye to Santa Cruz for the summer [SIZE=4][COLOR="#0099cc"]��[/COLOR][COLOR="#FFA500"]☀️[/COLOR][COLOR="#800080"]��[/COLOR][/SIZE]



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Camille Cheng - [COLOR="#696969"]13 June[/COLOR]
Sea you next time Santa Cruz [SIZE=4]✌[/SIZE]��️



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Boots - [COLOR="#696969"]13 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#808080"]Santa Cruz, Aptos Beach[/COLOR]
And just like that, beach week 2015 is over. See you next year Santa Cruz! [SIZE=4]������������[/SIZE]



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[COLOR="#000066"][SIZE=5]Academic All-American Honors for Golden Bear Trio[/SIZE] [/COLOR]


[COLOR="#696969"]Missy Franklin is the [U]Academic All-American of the Year[/U]; Ryan Murphy and Rachael Acker are on the second team. [/COLOR]

[COLOR="#808080"]Courtesy: Cal Athletics
Release: Thursday 06/11/2015 [/COLOR]

http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210144602

BERKELEY Reigning NCAA Swimmers of the Year Missy Franklin and Ryan Murphy, as well as junior swimmer Rachael Acker, have been named to the 2015 Capital One Academic All-America Men's and Women's at-large teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Franklin was chosen the women's Academic All-American of the Year for the at-large division, while Murphy and Acker were voted to the second team.

Franklin becomes the second Golden Bear to be chosen the at-large Academic All-American of the Year, joining 1992 recipient and gymnast Sigall Kassutto.

"I'm extremely honored to be selected as the Academic All-American of the Year for the women's at-large program," Franklin said. "As a student-athlete, I've found that the tools I use to succeed in the pool have also served me well in the classroom. I'm lucky to attend a university where strength in academics is celebrated throughout the student body, and I'm honored to receive this recognition alongside two other Cal Berkeley swimmers, Rachael Acker and Ryan Murphy, who were named second-team Academic All-Americans."

The at-large teams for the Capital One Academic All-America program include student-athletes from the sports of fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming & diving, tennis and water polo for both men and women, as well as bowling, crew and field hockey for women, and volleyball and wrestling for men.

The 2015 NCAA and Pac-12 Swimmer of the Year and 2015 Honda Award recipient as the top female swimmer in the country, Franklin has a 3.58 GPA in psychology. The sophomore won three individual events at the NCAA meet the 200 free (in an American-record 1:39.10), 200 backstroke and 200 individual medley leading Cal to the national team title. Franklin was also a part of two NCAA champion relays and swam anchor on the 800 free relay that established an American record at the 2015 Pac-12 Championships.

Acker, a junior who earned all third-team Academic All-America honors last year, owns a 3.95 GPA as a French major and is on a pre-med track. She is a two-time first-team Pac-12 All-Academic choice, as well as swim coaches association Scholar All-American. This past year, she placed 15th in the 200-yard freestyle at the 2015 NCAA Championships and also earned All-American honors on the 400 free relay.

Acker is the fifth Golden Bear to become a two-time Academic All-American. Men's basketball's Neil Ernst in 1970 and '71 was the first, with the others being Sylvie Monnet (volleyball, 1982-83), Dave Butler (basketball, 1986-87) and Nathan Adrian (swimming, 2010-11).

Murphy also earned Pac-12 Men's Swimmer of the Year honors in addition to his NCAA recognition after helping the Bears to a national runner-up finish. The sophomore has a 3.78 GPA as an undeclared major. He is a two-time NCAA champion in the 100 and 200 back. Murphy set an NCAA record of 44.17 in the 100 back leading off the Bears' 400 medley relay and was timed in 1:37.77 in the 200 back, breaking Ryan Lochte's nearly eight-year-old American record in the event.

Click here for the complete list of Academic All-Americans.
http://cosida.com/news/2015/6/11/CapOneD1AAAAtLarge.aspx?DB_OEM_ID=30100

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[COLOR="#003399"][SIZE=5]2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara[/SIZE] [/COLOR]

The 2014-15 Arena Pro Swim Series wraps up in Northern California. The Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara takes place [U]June 18-June 21[/U] at the George F. Haines International Swim Center in Santa Clara, Calif.

[SIZE=3]Live Video[/SIZE]: http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=2062&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en

[SIZE=3]Live Results[/SIZE]: http://www.fastlanetek.com/swmeets/2015_06_18_SCSC_APSS/

[SIZE=3]Psych Sheet[/SIZE]: http://www.usaswimming.org/_Rainbow/Documents/57e55649-569b-44ab-8312-303a4d724462/2015%20PSS%20Santa%20Clara%20-%20Psych%20Sheet.pdf

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[COLOR="#FF0000"][SIZE=5][U]Missy Franklin[/U], Michael Phelps Headline the Pro Swim Series Santa Clara[/SIZE][/COLOR]



http://swimswam.com/missy-franklin-michael-phelps-headline-the-pro-swim-series-santa-clara/

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[COLOR="#B22222"][SIZE=5]Michael Phelps to Try 5 Events at PSS Santa Clara, [U]Missy[/U] Making Pro Debut[/SIZE][/COLOR]

http://swimswam.com/michael-phelps-to-try-5-eventsat-pss-santa-clara-missy-making-pro-debut-psych-sheets/

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[COLOR="#006699"][SIZE=5]How Will [U]Missy Franklin[/U] and Michael Phelps Fare In Santa Clara?[/SIZE][/COLOR]



http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/how-will-missy-franklin-and-michael-phelps-fare-in-santa-clara/

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[COLOR="#0099cc"][SIZE=5]Phelps & Pool Party Of Olympic Champions Head Into Action At Santa Clara Pro Series[/SIZE][/COLOR]







http://www.swimvortex.com/phelps-pool-party-of-olympic-champions-head-into-action-at-santa-clara-pro-series/

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ozaukeeaquatics - [COLOR="#696969"]17 June[/COLOR]
Heading to Santa Clara! California here we come! Go OZ! @swimswamnews

[COLOR="#A9A9A9"]Katie Drabot & teammates[/COLOR]

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[COLOR="#003399"][SIZE=5]5 Storylines for the Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara [/SIZE] [/COLOR]

1. Missy Franklin, in pursuit of 2016
Get ready, world. The Missy Franklin Show is coming, soon to a TV near you. We're roughly a year out from the 2016 Olympic Games, which means, soon, we'll be seeing more and more of Missy Franklin. That starts this weekend. Franklin, who turned professional a few months ago, will surely be one of the faces in the build-up to the 2016 Rio Olympics. She's upbeat, she's positive, she's articulate, and she's great in front of the cameras. This weekend, Franklin will compete in the virtual backyard of where she competed during her college swim days. Though her eyes are focused down the road towards championship meets later this summer, I expect Franklin to be her consistent, usual self, pushing the field to the brink in nearly every race in which she competes.

2. The continued progression of Tom Shields.
No doubt that Tom Shields has been one of the bright stars over the past few swimming seasons. Having a breakout year last summer, Shields looks to continue the momentum this summer. Team USA will need a top-of-the-game butterflyer for its medley relay at international competitions, and Shields will compete in the coming swim seasons against a crowded field, one that will likely include Michael Phelps. This weekend, however, look for Shields to make another statement -- one of consistency and momentum, one that shows he could be an X-Factor come 2016.

3. Simone Manuel, a bright rising star.
Another bright up-and-coming swimmer? Simone Manuel. If you want to see one of the great personalities for Team USA, don't miss Manuel this weekend. She's seeded 1st in the 50m freestyle, and it'll be fun to see how the 18-year-old does against a significantly older sprint field.

4. Women's 100m backstroke.
What a field this will be Missy Franklin, Natalie Coughlin, Rachel Bootsma, Elizabeth Pelton, and a variety of international swimmers. I hope this is a preview of championship backstroke finals to come. These swimmers have all trained in the same pool before, and they are familiar with each other's racing strategies and strengths. Expect each one to come out hungry. I've long said that I'd pay money to watch a Cal backstroke practice, and we're about to see one, with an added sprinkle of some of the best international backstrokers out there.

5. The last leg of the 2014-2015 Arena Pro Swim Series.

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http://usaswimming.org/ViewNewsArticle.aspx?TabId=2062&itemid=8923&mid=10621

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[COLOR="#FF0000"][SIZE=5]6 Storylines to Watch, all the links you need for the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara[/SIZE][/COLOR]



http://swimswam.com/6-storylines-to-watch-all-the-links-you-need-for-the-2015-arena-pro-swim-series-at-santa-clara/

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Caitlin Leverenz - [COLOR="#696969"]21 June[/COLOR]
Day 3 warm up of #ArenaProSC turning into a dance party for @CalWSwim. #GoBears


[COLOR="#FF0000"]VIDEO ->[/COLOR]

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[SIZE=3]USA SWIM MEET AT SANTA CLARA THIS WEEK, JUNE 18 TO 21 Cal swimmers................[/SIZE]

http://bearinsider.com/forums/showthread.php?93168-USA-SWIM-MEET-AT-SANTA-CLARA-THIS-WEEK-JUNE-18-TO-21-Cal-swimmers

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[COLOR="#006699"]Cal Women's Swimming & Diving[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR]

Members of Cal's 2015 NCAA championship team will be on hand to be recognized at a pregame ceremony before today's San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies contest as part of 2015 Girls Day at AT&T Park. The ceremony at home plate gets underway at 12:30, with first pitch at 1:05. Girls Day is devoted to encouraging girls to play sports and follow their dreams.

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Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#A9A9A9"]AT&T Park[/COLOR]

Hangin with bae at the Giants game [SIZE=4]��⚫️��[/SIZE]



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Farida Osman - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#A9A9A9"]AT&T Park[/COLOR]

Honorary ceremony at the Giants' game ⚾️ #nationalchamps2015 #smile&wave [SIZE=4]��[/SIZE] ��



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Liz Pelton - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#A9A9A9"]AT&T Park--Giants[/COLOR]

[SIZE=4]��⚾️��[/SIZE]



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[COLOR="#006699"]Cal Women's Swimming & Diving[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR]

The Bears get some field time at AT&T Park before today's Giants game. Go Bears! Go Giants!



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San Francisco Giants - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR]

Welcome to @ATTParkSF, @CalWSwim 2015 NCAA Swimming and Diving National Champions #SFGiants



[U]Camille Cheng[/U]: First baseball game and now I'm a Giants fan [SIZE=4]⚾️[/SIZE]

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UrsusArctosCalifornicus;842510226 said:

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[COLOR="#006699"]Cal Women's Swimming & Diving[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR]

Members of Cal's 2015 NCAA championship team will be on hand to be recognized at a pregame ceremony before today's San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies contest as part of 2015 Girls Day at AT&T Park. The ceremony at home plate gets underway at 12:30, with first pitch at 1:05. Girls Day is devoted to encouraging girls to play sports and follow their dreams.

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Melanie Klaren - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR] @ [COLOR="#A9A9A9"]AT&T Park[/COLOR]

Hangin with bae at the Giants game [SIZE=4]��⚫️��[/SIZE]



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[COLOR="#006699"]Cal Women's Swimming & Diving[/COLOR] - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR]

The Bears get some field time at AT&T Park before today's Giants game. Go Bears! Go Giants!



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San Francisco Giants - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR]

Welcome to @ATTParkSF, @CalWSwim 2015 NCAA Swimming and Diving National Champions #SFGiants



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Who is that gal to the right of Camillia Cheng? Sure looks like Missy! Maybe she flew in with the Colorado Rookies!!

OBear073akaSMFan;842510374 said:

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Who is that gal to the right of Camillia Cheng? Sure looks like Missy!

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Er, I would think Missy would "look like" Missy lol

OBear073akaSMFan;842510374 said:

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Maybe she flew in with the Colorado Rookies!!

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Haha - maybe...but since she was doing the Tennessee Swim Camp thingy thru Thursday, probably flew straight to the Bay Area on Friday I'd guess.

UrsusArctosCalifornicus;842510378 said:

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Er, I would think Missy would "look like" Missy lol

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okay thanks. Just surprised that coach Schmitz let her leave :p!

OBear073akaSMFan;842510394 said:

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okay thanks. Just surprised that coach Schmitz let her leave :p!

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Or perhaps just cos they are both diehard Rockies fans haha (boo!)

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Colorado Rockies - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR]
Look who we found at AT&T Park! Colorado native, Olympic Gold Medalist, NCAA Champion & #Rockies fan @missyfranklin!


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CoachingCorps - [COLOR="#696969"]27 June[/COLOR]
We're with @missyfranklin celebrating Girls Day with the @SFGiants #coachingcorps


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[COLOR="#000066"][SIZE=5]Cal, 10 Bears Earn Scholar All-America Honors[/SIZE] [/COLOR]


[SIZE=1]Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com[/SIZE]

Swim Coaches Association Adds to List of Academic Awards for Golden Bears
By Cal Athletics on Tue, June 30, 2015

http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210176691

BERKELEY – The academic achievements for the Cal women’s swimming & diving team keep rolling in. On Wednesday, the Golden Bears were designated a Scholar All-America team for posting a combined 3.29 GPA and 10 members of the squad earned individual Scholar All-America honors.

The awards are determined by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). Teams must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for the spring semester, while individuals must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher and participated in the NCAA Championships. Honorable mention selections had a GPA of 3.50 and achieved an NCAA “B” time standard or competed at the NCAA diving qualifying meet.

Earning Scholar All-America honors for the Bears were: Camille Cheng, Eleanor Smart, Kelly Naze, Kristen Vredeveld, Melanie Klaren, Missy Franklin, Noemie Thomas and Rachael Acker. Anne Kastler and Maija Roses were honorable mention selections.

In addition, Cal placed 16 swimmers and divers on the 2014-15 Pac-12 All-Academic team. Franklin, the NCAA Swimmer of the Year who received the Honda Cup as the top female collegiate athlete in the country Monday night, was tabbed the Capital One Academic All-American of the Year (at-large division), and Acker claimed second-team Academic All-America recognition.

In the pool, the Bears captured the Pac-12 championship and won their fourth NCAA title in the past seven years.


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[COLOR="#006699"][SIZE=5]Missy Franklin Leads 810 CSCAA Scholar All-Americans[/SIZE] [/COLOR]



The College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has selected a record 810 swimmers and divers to its Scholar All-America team, highlighted by CSCAA Swimmers-of-the-Year Missy Franklin and Ryan Murphy from California, Sarah Thompson (Williams) and Andrew Wilson (Emory).

A complete list from all 284 teams can be found here.
http://www.collegeswimming.com/news/2015/jul/01/franklin-highlights-record-number-scholar-all-americans/

“It’s an honor to be selected to the CSCAA Scholar All-America team,” Missy Franklin said. “I’m lucky to be at a University that celebrates success in the pool and also in the classroom as UC Berkeley is extremely supportive of promoting a positive scholar-athlete atmosphere on campus.”


http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/missy-franklin-leads-810-cscaa-scholar-all-americans/


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