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Teagan O’Dell, a senior swimmer from Santa Margarita, has achieved an incredible milestone by being named the All-Orange County Girls Swimmer of the Year for the fourth consecutive time. Her senior season included setting four county records and playing a crucial role in maintaining Santa Margarita’s title as CIF-SS Division 1 and CIF State champions. O’Dell’s record-breaking performances and commitment to teamwork truly set her apart in high school swimming.
Santa Margarita – Teagan O’Dell, a senior swimmer from Santa Margarita, has been named the 2025 All-Orange County Girls Swimmer of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. O’Dell capped off her illustrious high school swimming career by setting four county records within just three weeks during her senior season. Her exceptional performances were instrumental in ensuring that Santa Margarita maintained its dominance as CIF-SS Division 1 and CIF State champions.
Diving into the specifics, O’Dell shattered the previous county record in the 200-yard freestyle held by Olympian Katie McLaughlin since 2015. At the Trinity League finals, she completed the race in a remarkable 1:42.98, a time that also established a new school record for Santa Margarita. During the CIF-SS Division 1 finals, O’Dell set two additional county records alongside two Division 1 records, enabling the Eagles to achieve their record-tying 11th consecutive Division 1 title.
Her triumphs did not end there. O’Dell showcased her speed and strength in relay competitions by swimming the winning 200 free relay in a county-record time of 22.17 seconds and leading off the victorious 400 free relay with a county-record time of 48.01 seconds for 100 yards. Furthermore, in individual events, she clinched the title in the 200 individual medley with a finishing time of 1:53.43 and established a new Division 1 record in the 100 backstroke, clocking in at 51.09 seconds.
O’Dell continued her winning streak at the CIF State meet held on May 16-17. She played a pivotal role in securing Santa Margarita’s sixth consecutive state title by winning the individual events of the 200 IM and 100 back, in addition to contributing to two victorious relay teams. During prelims at the CIF State meet, she further solidified her dominance by breaking her own county record in the 100 back with an outstanding time of 50.82 seconds.
Notably, O’Dell holds the Orange County record in six individual events: the 50, 100, and 200 freestyle, the 200 IM, the 100 back, and the 100 breaststroke, for which she recorded a time of 59.73 seconds. Throughout her high school career, she has secured a total of eight section individual titles and six individual state championships. Beyond her individual achievements, O’Dell is well admired for her dedication to teamwork, always supporting and inspiring her fellow swimmers.
In recognition of exemplary coaching, Bryan Dedeaux, a first-year coach at El Toro, has been honored as the O.C. girls swimming coach of the year. Under his guidance, El Toro’s team won their first CIF-SS championship since 1993. The Chargers triumphed in the Division 3 title by amassing 190.5 points at the Division 3 finals, edging out Palm Desert, which scored 179 points. Notably, El Toro had not scored any points at CIF in Division 2 in the previous year, highlighting the significant improvements made under Dedeaux’s leadership.
This season, El Toro’s roster included athletes who participated not only in swimming but also in water polo, further enriching the team’s competitive spirit and dynamics. The foundation built by Dedeaux aims to foster a positive culture, transforming the Chargers into a formidable force in the world of high school swimming.
Teagan O’Dell’s legacy in high school swimming is marked by her record-breaking performances and her profound impact on promoting teamwork among her peers. Her exceptional contributions will undoubtedly resonate within the swimming community for years to come.
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- OC Register: All-Orange County Girls Swimming Team Swimmer of the Year 2025
- BVM Sports: Teagan O’Dell as 2025 Swimmer of the Year
- OC Register: Teagan O’Dell Leads Santa Margarita
- LA Times: Teagan O’Dell Sets Two Swimming Records
- OC Register: Santa Margarita Girls Claim CIF State Title
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