Mathias Gydesen Class: Senior Hometown: Alleroed, Denmark High School: Hilleroed Height / Weight: 6-0 / 180 Position: Back/Fly Birthdate: 08/24/1988

Cal Success

• Was national runner-up in the 100 fly (45.83), fifth in the 100 back (46.36) and 12th in the 200 back (1:42.36) at the 2010 NCAA championships

• Placed second in the 100 back, fourth in the 100 fly and ninth in the 200 back at the 2010 Pac-10 championships

• Has the school's fifth-best all-time mark in the 100 back (46.22), and fourth-best in the 200 back (1:41.69) and 100 fly (45.83)

• Was a member of the 2010 CSCAA All-Academic Team and a 2011 first-team Pac-10 All-Academic selection

International Success

• Been a member of the Danish National Team since 2005, participating in the 2007 World Championships and 2008 European Championships

• Owns several Danish Junior records in the back and fly

• Captured silver medal in the 50 back at the 2006 European Junior Championships

Personal

• Parents are Jes and Tina Gydesen

• Father, Jes, was a national team swimmer for Denmark

• Majoring in business administration

• Born Aug. 24, 1988, in Hilleroed, Denmark

CAREER-BEST TIMES

SHORT-COURSE YARDS
100 Fly 45.83
100 Back 46.22
200 Back 1:41.69

LONG-COURSE METERS
100 Fly 54.17
100 Back 56.40