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AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix

AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix

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What:

International diving competition makes its annual stop in Florida with the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix. The FINA Grand Prix is a multi-country international tour for diving, held on a yearly basis. The only USA stop for Grand Prix competition is one of the most prestigious diving events in the world, and regularly draws top international athletes, Olympic and World champions.

Who:

Many of the world’s best divers will participate in this year’s event. Past Grand Prix events have included competitors from Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine and the USA. The Grand Prix Event is one of the most popular international diving events in the world, showcasing many past and future Olympians.

Where:

The AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix will take place at the The Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, located one block from Fort Lauderdale Beach. This years competition marks the 43nd anniversary of the competition.

Photo Images:

U.S. Roster for the The 2012 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix

Men's Three-meter Springboard

Men's 10-meter Platform

Men's Synchronized Three-meter Springboard

Men's Synchronized 10-meter Platform

Women's Three-meter Springboard

Women's Ten-meter Platform

Women's Synchronized Three-meter Springboard

Women's Synchronized 10-meter Platform

Schedule for the The 2012 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix

Thursday, May 10
10:00 a.m. - Women's 3-Meter Preliminaries
Followed by - Men's 10-meter Preliminaries
2 p.m. - Women's 3-Meter Semi-Final "A”
Followed by - Women's 3-Meter Semi-Final "B”
3:40 p.m. - Men's Platform Semi-Final "A”
Followed by - Men's Platform Semi-Final "B”

Friday, May 11
10:00 a.m. - Men's 3-Meter Preliminaries
Followed by - Women's Platform Preliminaries
2:00 p.m. - Men's 3-Meter Semi-Final "A”
Followed by - Men's 3-Meter Semi-Final "B”
3:40 p.m. - Women's Platform Semi-Final "A”
Followed by - Women's Platform Semi-Final "B”

Saturday, May 12
11:00 a.m. - Women's Synchronized Platform Final
11:55 a.m. - Men's Synchronized Springboard Final
1:00 p.m. – Women's Springboard Final
1:55 p.m. - Men's Platform Final

Sunday, May 13
11:00 a.m. - Men's Synchronized Platform Final
11:55 a.m. - Women's Synchronized Springboard Final
1:00 p.m. – Men's Springboard Final
1:55 p.m. - Women's Platform Final

Source: USADiving.org

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