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U.S. Adds Two Silver, One Bronze at FINA Grand PrixThe U.S. added to its medal count on Saturday at the AT&T FINA Grand Prix, with silver medals by Olympians Troy Dumais and Laura Wilkinson. Dumais finished second in the men's three-meter springboard to Japan's Ken Terauchi. Teammate Chris Colwill was eliminated in semifinal A after finishing second in the prelims. In the women's 10-meter platform event, Laura Wilkinson jumped from fourth to second on her final dive to earn the silver. Haley Ishimatsu, fourth in the preliminaries, did not advance to the finals. The U.S. team also earned a bronze medal in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform. Laura Wilkinson picked up her second medal of the event as she teamed with Jessica Livingston to finish third. The other U.S. team of Haley Ishimatsu and Mary Beth Dunnichay finished out of the medals in fourth. Sunday May 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) U.S. Finishes Fourth and Sixth in Women's Synchro Springboard at FINA Grand PrixIn the only final contested at the AT&T FINA Grand Prix on Friday, two U.S. teams finished in the top-six in the women's synchronized three-meter springboard. Just missing a bronze were Christina Loukas and Amanda Miller in fourth, three points out of third. The other American team of Mary Yarrison and Abby Johnston finished sixth. The event was won by the Russian team of Yulia Pakalina and Anastasia Pozdniakova. Three finals are on the schedule for Saturday - women's platform, men's springboard, and women's synchro platform.
Friday May 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Colwill and Tarantino Capture Silver at AT&T FINA Grand PrixChris Colwill and Jevon Tarantino finished second in men's synchronized three-meter springboard in the first medal event at the AT&T FINA Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale. The pair finished behind Luo Yutong and Xinhua Zhang of China. This silver, and a recent sixth place finish at the FINA World Cup, should put them in the position of being the favorites to make the Olympic team in synchro springboard.
Thursday May 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) USA Diving Announces Roster for British Elite Junior Diving ChampionshipsUSA Diving has announced the divers selected to compete in the British Elite Junior Diving Championships, set for May 27-30 in Leeds, England. This self-funded trip will allow top junior divers to compete in the equivalent of the U.S. junior national championships. The team and coaching staff for the championships was selected from the results of the 2008 Spring East/West Championships.
Monday May 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Water Depth and Safe Diving Every time a diver steps on the board, he or she should know the depth of the water in order to ensure a safe diving environment. This aspect of diving safety becomes especially important when traveling to a new pool for a competition.Monday May 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Who Is Qualified for the Olympic Trials?The Olympic Team Trials - Diving, will take place June 18-22 in Indianapolis. The winner of each of the four individual events will automatically receive a berth on the Olympic team. Who is qualified to compete - check out this list of accomplished divers!
Monday May 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) U.S. Grabs One Silver, Three Bronze Medals at FINA World SeriesThe U.S. finished the first leg of the 2008 FINA World Series with one silver and three bronze medals. The event, which took place in Tijuana, Mexico, is the first stop on the three meet series that pits international divers competing on three continents. Leading the way for the U.S. was David Boudia (Noblesville, Ind.) who won a silver medal in men’s 10-meter platform. Boudia also captured the bronze in the synchronized 10-meter with partner Thomas Finchum (Indianapolis). Boudia and Finchum also teamed for a sixth place finish in synchronized three-meter. For the women, Kelci Bryant (Chatham, Ill.) won an individual bronze medal in the three-meter springboard event, and teamed with Ariel Rittenhouse (Santa Cruz, Calif.) for another bronze in the synchronized three-meter. The duo of Haley Ishimatsu (Seal Beach, Calif.) and Mary Beth Dunnichay (Elwood, Ind.) finished fifth in synchronized 10-meter platform, and Ishimatsu finished fourth in her individual contest on 10-meter. The second leg of the FINA World Series will take place May 24-25 in Sheffield, Great Britain. Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) U.S. Junior Divers to Compete at British Elite Junior Diving ChampionshipsTop U.S. junior divers will have the opportunity to compete at the 2008 British Elite Junior Diving Championships in a self-funded trip sponsored by USA Diving. The British championships, which will take place in Leeds, England, run from May 27-30, 2008. The top two divers out of the East/West Championships in each age group will be eligible to attend the trip.
Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) FINA Diving World RankingsHave you ever wondered how the U.S. stacks up against the world in diving? Now you can find out with the FINA Diving World Rankings. The rankings only take into effect those competitions that have taken place during the calendar year, so check back on a regular basis as the FINA Grand Prix and FINA World Series progress!
Friday April 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Nancilea Foster Hopes to Carry Success at Spring Nationals to the U.S. Olympic Trials
Nancilea Foster is riding high heading to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Diving. The 24 year-old Texas native captured her fourth national title at the 2008 Speedo USA Diving Spring National Diving Championships, and hopes to carry that momentum to a U.S. Olympic Diving Team berth. Monday April 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Display Latest Headlines | powered by WordPress |
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Every time a diver steps on the board, he or she should know the depth of the water in order to ensure a safe diving environment. This aspect of diving safety becomes especially important when traveling to a new pool for a competition.

