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2006 and 2007 National Champion Chris Colwill

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Chris Colwill

Chris Colwill

Photo: USA Diving
Height: 5 ft. - 10 in.
Birthdate: September 11, 1984
Birthplace: Brandon, Fla.
Hometown: Brandon, Fla.
Education: University of Georgia - Speech Communications
Club Team: Georgia Dive Club
Training Residence: Athens, Ga.
Coach: Dan Laak
National Team Member: 2002, 2004-2007
Highlights:

Personal

  • Son of Chuck and Debbie Colwill
  • Listens to rock and country, walks and does warm–up exercises between dives
  • Plays golf and hangs out with friends during his free time
  • Is hearing impaired (has 60 percent hearing loss) and says it can be an advantage when competing
  • Started diving in 1990
  • Favorite shows are Lost, House, Friends and Family Guy
  • Favorite dive is a 5154B on 3-meter
  • Current Synchro Partner is Jevon Tarantino

Accomplishments and Accolades

  • 2006 NCAA Diver of the Year
  • 2001 NISCA High School All-American
  • Tampa Prep athlete of the year for 1997-98

Career

  • 2007 Italian Grand Prix Three-meter Synchro Gold Medalist
  • 2007 Italian Grand Prix Three-meter Bronze Medalist
  • 2007 Communidad de Madrid Three-meter Synchro Bronze Medalist
  • 2007 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix Three-meter Bronze Medalist
  • 2007 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix Three-meter Synchro Bronze Medalist
  • 2007 Canada Cup Three-meter Bronze Medalist
  • 2007 Speedo USA Diving Spring National Championships Three-meter Synchro Gold Medalist
  • 2007 Speedo USA Diving Spring National Championships Three-meter Silver Medalist
  • 2006 Kaiser Permanente National Diving Championships Three-meter Gold Medalist
  • 2006 Kaiser Permanente National Diving Championships Three-meter Synchro Silver Medalist
  • 2006 NCAA Three-meter National Champion
  • 2005 U.S. Open Three-meter Gold Medalist

Source: USADiving.org

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