Flynn Guenther Season 2026

NATIONAL TEAM
Helped Team USA claim silver medal at 2026 World Aquatics U18 Championships in Rio Maior, Portugal; finish was best-ever by an American team, which was also only non-European group to advance past quarterfinals.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Attended Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif. … received All CIF-Southern Section Open Division acclaim in 2025 … named All CIF-Southern Section Division 1 honoree in 2024 … named Bay League Most Valuable Player in 2025, 2026 … voted Mira Costa Male Athlete of the Year in 2026 … tabbed Daily Breeze Player of the Year in 2025 … also competed for Mira Costa varsity swim team from 2023-26 … part of Trojan Water Polo Club.

PERSONAL
Son of John and Colleen … has one brother, Jack … decided to attend UCLA because “it offers the opportunity to compete at the highest level while earning a world-class education” and “the coaching staff, team culture and strong alumni network made it feel like the perfect place to grow as both an athlete and a person” … describes his greatest athletic thrills to date as leading his high school, Mira Costa, to its first CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship game and its first CIF Open Division semifinal game, both in 2025 ... admires former football player Peyton Manning … hobbies and interests include volleyball, spikeball and scuba diving … planned and served as MC for 2,500-student high school pep rallies and was mascot at some events.