GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida senior diver Kahlia Warner has been named this week’s Southeastern Conference Diver of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. This is Warner’s fourth time receiving the recognition, and first of the 2015-16 season.
Warner, a Queensland, Australia, native, gathers the honor following a two-day double dual against No. 6 Texas and No. 14 Indiana. After sweeping the one and three meter boards with NCAA Diving Standard scores of 293.25 and 324.10, the 2015 All-American took home a first-place finish off the platform on Saturdayduring exhibition competition. Warner posted a five-dive score of 259.58 — marking her third NCAA Diving Standard on the weekend.
The Gator women return to action on Friday, October 30, when they square off against SEC rival Georgia inside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. The meet will be swam in the long-course 50-meter pool.
COACH SCHULTZ ON WARNER
“I’m real happy for Kahlia, this was the second weekend in a row where she dove an outstanding meet. She competed well and battled throughout the weekend.
“She trains hard in practice and it’s paying off during the meets. It’s good to see her compete well and leave it all out there during her final year.”
Swimming news courtesy of Florida Swimming & Diving.