BERKELEY – The University of California, Berkeley mens and womens swimming and diving teams swept the Saint Marys Gaels in a dual meet held on October 24, 2026, in Berkeley, California. The mens team won 158-87, while the womens team earned a 172-68 victory.
The Golden Bears won every race of the day, accumulating 54 total podium finishes across 28 events. Finley Anderson led the women by winning both backstroke events with times of 53.48 seconds in the 100 backstroke and 1:55.92 in the 200 backstroke.
On the mens side, Freddy Klein earned two event wins, capturing first place in the 1000 freestyle with a time of 8:55.92 and the 200 individual medley with a time of 1:48.86. Camille Henveaux posted a season-best time of 9:33.15 in the womens 1000 freestyle, ranking fourth in program history and fifth nationally this season. Keaton Jones recorded the 10th-fastest time nationally in the mens 200 backstroke, finishing in 1:40.00.
The Golden Bears are scheduled to return to competition for the College Swimming League wildcard match on Thursday, November 5, at 11:30 a.m. PT, with the event airing on ESPN+.
CSB Take
The dominant performance by the University of California, Berkeley mens and womens swimming and diving teams over Saint Marys showcases their depth and strength this season. With multiple individual victories and nationally ranked times, the Golden Bears have positioned themselves as a leading force. This momentum will be vital as they prepare for upcoming challenges including the College Swimming League wildcard match.
Source: Original report
