Ren Qian Takes Over As China Wins 3rd-Straight 10m Platform Gold
China continues to dominate the diving events in Rio, with Ren Qian leading a 1-2 finish in the women’s 10-meter platform event for China’s 6th diving gold of Rio.
China Wins 5th Diving Gold of Rio With 3-Meter Title From Cao Yuan
China continues to dominate the diving boards at the Rio Olympics, with Cao Yuan winning the nation’s 5th medal in just 6 events.
Russia’s Zakharov Hits Board On 1st Dive But Sneaks Through To 3m Semis
Defending Olympic champ Ilia Zakharov of Russia smacked his foot on the board during his first dive, but recovered in time to just sneak into the semifinal.
China Goes 1-2 In Women’s 3m Springboard for 8th Straight Gold
China kept one of the longest aquatic Olympic gold streaks going with a gold-silver sweep of the women’s 3-meter springboard diving event, courtesy of Shi Tingmao and He Zi, who got a special surprise on the awards podium.
Great Britain Pair Wins Country’s First-Ever Diving Gold on Wednesday
The diving pool at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre remained green on Wednesday.
FINA Says Chemical Shortage, pH to Blame for Green Diving Pool
In a statement, FINA, the world governing body for Olympic aquatic sports including swimming and diving, says that pH levels…
Chen Wins 3rd-Straight Gold, China Remains Undefeated In Women’s 10m Synchro
Chen Ruolin won her 3rd-consecutive gold medal to help China remain 5-for-5 in Olympic women’s 10-meter synchronized diving.
Absent In ’12, Lin Yue Returns To Win China’s 4th-Straight 10m Synchro Gold
Absent from the 2012 Olympics, 2008 gold medalist Lin Yue returned to help China wins its 4th-straight gold medal in the men’s 10m Synchronized Platform Diving final.
Shi & Wu Win China’s 4th-Straight Women’s 3m Sychro Diving Gold
Shi Tingmao and Wu Minxia won the opening diving event at the 2016 Rio Olympics, giving China its 4th-straight Olympic gold in the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard.
Australia Tabs Diver Brittany O’Brien To Replace Injured Broben In Rio
Australia has named 18-year-old Brittany O’Brien to its Olympic diving roster to replace the injured Brittany Broben.
Chuck Wade Named University of Alabama Diving Coach
Chuck Wade has been hired as the Crimson Tide’s diving coach, Alabama swimming and diving head coach Dennis Pursley announced this week. Wade comes to the Crimson Tide after coaching at Pine Crest Preparatory School and serving as a volunteer coach at Florida State.
Australia’s Broben Forced to Withdraw from Rio Olympic Team
2012 Olympic diving silver medallist Brittany Broben has been forced to withdraw from the 2016 Australian Olympic Team.
Florida Names Bryan Gillooly As Diving Coach
As the newest addition to the Florida swimming & diving coaching staff, Bryan Gillooly will join the program this fall, head coach Gregg Troy announced Monday. Gillooly will be in charge of the divers.
John Wolsh Named James Madison Diving Coach
With extensive experience training divers on the national level as owner of one of the nation’s premier diving clubs, coaching experience with USA Diving and collegiate stints at four programs in the mid-Atlantic area, John Wolsh was hired as diving coach at James Madison as announced on Thursday by swimming and diving Head Coach Dane Pedersen.