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Whitworth University

McMaster

2026-27 Swimming Roster

Caleb Flegel

Kai Jon Hayashida

  • Class Senior
  • Position Freestyle / I.M.
  • Hometown Hilo, Hawaii
  • Highschool Hilo
  • Major Communications

Biography

Biographical - 

  • Parents: Karen and Jon Hayashida
  • Hobbies: Hiking, reading
  • Admired Athlete: Son Heung-min

Junior - 

  • Kai led off both NWC champion medley relays at the 2026 conference meet in Boise.
  • He was the NWC runner-up in the 100 backstroke.
  • Kai was a finalist in the 200 I.M. and 200 butterfly.

Sophomore - 

  • Kai finished third in the 500-yard freestyle at the 2025 NWC championship meet.
  • He was a championship finalist in both of his other individual events.

Freshman -

  • Kai was named the 2024 Rookie of the Year in the NWC.
  • He was a NWC champion in both the 1650 freestyle and the 500 freestyle.  

High School -

  • Kai set school records in six individual events and two relays at Hilo HS. 
  • He holds the BIIF records for the 200 and 500 freestyles. 
  • Kai earned a state championship in the 200 I.M. as a senior.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    Freestyle / I.M.

  • 2024-25Sophomore

    Freestyle / I.M.

  • 2025-26Junior

    Freestyle / I.M.

  • 2026-27Senior

    Freestyle / I.M.