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Rio 2016 Olympic Calympian: Josh Prenot, Men's swimming, USA

The physics major set the American record for 200 Breast at the recent U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. What does he have as an encore at the Rio games?

Josh Prenot

Sport: Men's Swimming (200 Breast)

Country: U.S.A.

Birthday: July 28th, 1993 (age 23)

Hometown: Orcutt, California (born in Sedalia, Missouri)

Cal affiliation: California Golden Bears alum (physics major, will graduate next year)

Years at Cal: 2012 - 2016

Olympic appearances: Rio 2016 is Josh’s 1st time at the Olympic games

Cal Achievements:

2012-2013

During his freshman season he was named the Pac 12 Newcomer of the year after taking the title in the 400 IM.