Shaine Casas, born December 25, 1999, in San Diego, California to parents Monica Epling and James Epling. He is an American professional swimmer who specializes in backstroke, butterfly, and individual medley events.
Standing at 1.93 meters (6 ft 4 in), Casas began his college career at Texas A&M University in 2018 before transferring to the University of Texas in 2022. He holds multiple NCAA titles and is a two-time U.S. National Team member. Casas set an American record in the short course 4×50 meter medley relay and clinched gold in the 100-meter backstroke at the 2021 World Short Course Championships. His international debut at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships resulted in a bronze medal in the 200-metre backstroke.
Casas has consistently improved his personal best times, with praise-worthy performances in the 100-meter butterfly (50.40 seconds) and 200-meter individual medley (1:55.24).
Who are Shaine Casas's Parents?
Shaine Casas was born to Monica Epling and James Epling.
Who is Shaine Casas's Mother?
Monica Epling is Shaine Casas's mother. She has been supportive of his swimming career from a very young age. In interviews, Monica has shared insights into Shaine's early affinity for water:
She experienced severe sickness during pregnancy, finding comfort only when in water.
As a baby, Shaine would stop crying when given a bath.
He showed an early liking towards water, attempting to enter the family pool as soon as he could walk.
Monica made a decision to install a family pool and enroll Shaine in water safety lessons after a tragic incident involving his father.
Who is Shaine Casas's Father?
James Epling was Shaine Casas's father. He worked for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Unfortunately, James passed away in a drowning accident while pursuing a smuggler when Shaine was still a toddler.
Shaine Casas's Swimming Highlights
| Year | Achievement |
| 2017 | Texas 6A high school state champion: 200-yard individual medley, 100-yard butterfly |
| 2019 | US national champion: 100-meter backstroke |
| 2019-2020 | US national team member: 100-backstroke, 200-backstroke |
| 2020 | SwimSwam Swammy Award: NCAA Male Swimmer of the Year |
| 2021 | NCAA champion: 200-yard individual medley, 100-yard backstroke, 200-yard backstroke |
| 2021 | First NCAA national champion for Texas A&M University in men's swimming (200-yard individual medley) |
| 2020-2021 | Southeastern Conference (SEC) Male Swimmer of the Year |
| 2020-2021 | CSCAA Division-I Men's Swimmer of the Year |
| 2021 | First world title: 100-meter backstroke at the 2021 World Short Course Championships |
| 2022 | First long course World Championships medal: bronze in 200-metre backstroke |
International Championships Performance
Long Course (50m pool)
| Meet | 200 backstroke |
| World Championships 2022 | Bronze medal |
Short Course (25m pool)
| Meet | 100 back | 200 back | 4×50 medley | 4×100 medley | 4×50 mixed medley |
| World Championships 2021 | Gold | Silver | Gold | Silver | Silver |
| World Championships 2022 | - | Silver | Silver | - | Gold* |
Personal Best Times (Long Course)
| Event | Time | Location | Date |
| 100m freestyle | 48.23 | Austin, Texas | July 7, 2022 |
| 200m freestyle | 1:47.88 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | March 3, 2023 |
| 50m backstroke | 24.00 | Greensboro, North Carolina | April 28, 2022 |
| 100m backstroke | 52.51 | Austin, Texas | July 8, 2022 |
| 200m backstroke | 1:55.35 | Budapest, Hungary | June 23, 2022 |
| 100m butterfly | 50.40 | Irvine, California | July 28, 2022 |
| 200m individual medley | 1:55.24 | Irvine, California | July 30, 2022 |
FAQ's On Shaine Casas Parents
A. Shaine Casas is a professional American swimmer who specializes in backstroke, butterfly, and individual medley events.
A. Shaine Casas's parents are Monica Epling and the late James Epling.
