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2008 U.S National Diving Team Member Jevon Tarantino

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Jevon Tarantino

Jevon Tarantion

Photo: USA Diving

Height:

5 ft. - 7 in.

Weight:

155 lbs.

Birthdate:

January 30, 1984

Birthplace:

Boynton Beach, Fla.

Hometown:

Boca Raton, Fla.

Training Residence:

Boca Raton, Fla.

Club Team:

Fort Lauderdale Diving Team

Coach:

Dave Burgering

National Team Member:

2001 - 2003, 2005 - 2008

Highlights:

Personal

  • Son of Anthony and Birgit Tarantino
  • Has one sister, Thea
  • Enjoys playing golf and basketball
  • Owns a roofing business
  • Started diving at age 10
  • Current Synchro partner is Chris Colwill

Career

  • 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Member
  • 2007 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix Three-meter Synchro Bronze Medalist
  • 2007 Communidad de Madrid Three-meter Synchro Bronze Medalist
  • 2007 Italian Grand Prix Three-meter Synchro Gold Medalist
  • 2007 Kaiser Permanente National Diving Championships 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 Bronze Medalist
  • 2005 Speedo National Diving Championship Three-meter Synchro Silver Medalist
  • 2005 Speedo National Diving Championship Three-meter Bronze Medalist
  • 2005 Speedo U.S. Open Three-meter Synchro Silver Medalist
  • 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Three-meter Fifth Place Finish
  • 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Three-meter Synchro Second Place Finish

Source: USADiving.org

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