2018-19 Men's Swimming & Diving Roster

Daniel O'Connell

  • Position Fly/Free
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 150
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Danville, Calif.
  • Last School(s) De La Salle

Biography

Cal Success:

  • Joins the Bears for the 2018-19 season and will look to make an impact in the sprint freestyle and butterfly.

High School/Club/National Success:

  • Native of Danville, Calif. attended De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif.
  • 2-year varsity captain at De La Salle won the North Coast Section championship in the 100 fly in 2018. Graduated high school as the Spartans' record-holder in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 fly.
  • Earned the Jefferson Award for community service.
  • Also swam for the Crow Canyon Sharks and coach Ethan Hall. Was named the Most Valuable Swimmer (boys) in both 2017 and 2018. 
  • Set Crow Canyon team records in the 50 and 100 free (LCM) and 100 fly (LCM/SCY). Was a U.S. Open qualifier in the 100 fly.

Personal

  • Parents are Karin and Shawn O'Connell. Has two siblings, Evan and Madison.
  • Father Shawn played baseball professionally and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles.
  • Intends on majoring in Business Administration at Cal.