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Drew Livingston - 2008 U.S. Olympic Diving Team Hopeful

By Woody Franklin, About.com

Drew Livingston

Drew Livingston

Photo: USA Diving

Height:

5 ft. - 6 in.

Birthdate:

July 15, 1990

Birthplace:

Beaumont, Texas

Hometown:

The Woodlands, Texas

Education:

The Woodlands High

Club Team:

The Woodlands Diving Team

Training Residence:

The Woodlands, Texas

Coach:

Kenny Armstrong

National Team Member:

2005 - 2007

Highlights:

Personal

  • Son of Robert and Janine Livingston
  • Has one sister, Jessica (1/25/86), who is also a diver
  • Started diving in 1996
  • Other sports Drew has played include basketball, soccer & baseball
  • In his free time, he likes to hang out with friends, play sports and study
  • In between dives, he tries to keep his mind off the competition and listens to music
  • Current Synchro partner is Kristian Ipsen
  • Currently a Freshman at the University of Texas

Career

  • 2009 NCAA Championships (1st-1M; 2nd-Platform; 14th-3M)
  • 2008 FINA Diving Grand Prix China Open Platform Fourth Place Finish
  • 2008 FINA Diving Grand Prix China Open Platform Synchro Fourth Place Finish
  • 2007 Kaiser Permanente National Diving Championships Platform Fifth Place Finish
  • 2007 Speedo USA Diving Spring National Championships Platform Fifth Place Finish
  • 2007 Speedo Junior National Diving Championships Three-meter Gold Medalist
  • 2007 Speedo Junior National Diving Championships Platform Silver Medalist
  • 2006 FINA Canada Cup Platform Synchro Bronze Medalist
  • 2006 Kaiser Permanente National Diving Championships Platform Synchro Silver Medalist
  • 2006 Kaiser Permanente National Diving Championships Platform Fourth Place Finish
  • 2005 Speedo National Diving Championships Platform Synchro Bronze Medalist

Source: USADiving.org

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