FINA and Tokyo 2020 Release Joint Statement on outcome of Diving World Cup
FINA and Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee praise success of Diving World Cup and say that it “shows readiness” for the Olympic Games.
Germany’s Wolfram Wins 10-Meter To Close Diving World Cup; Olympic Berths Lock
Two-time German Olympian Martin Wolfram won the men’s 3-meter competition to close the FINA Diving World Cup in Tokyo, Japan.
Germany & France Add Olympic Quota Dive Spots In Final Qualifying Event
Great Britain already has two Olympic quota spots, but the duo of Daniel Goodfellow and James Heatly still went 1-2 in prelims of the men’s 3-meter.
Tanya Watson Earns Ireland’s First-Ever Olympic Spot In Women’s Diving
13 athletes locked in Olympic quota spots in women’s 10-meter. Most notable was Tanya Watson, who earned Ireland’s first-ever Olympic bid in women’s diving.
Called Up From Reserve Role, Pickens Secures Olympic Diving Quota Spot For USA
Day 3 of the FINA Diving World Cup qualified 36 more Olympic quota spots across two events – with some lineup drama for Team USA.
Brits Dominate on Day 2 of FINA Diving World Cup/Final Olympic Qualifier
Jack Laugher and Daniel Goodfellow (above) gave Great Britain their 3rd victory in 4 synchronized diving events so far at the World Cup.
Hixon and Capobianco Clinch Olympic Quota Spot in Men’s Three Meter Synchro
Hixon and Capobianco finished with a cumulative score of 414.18, earning fourth place and merely a point and a half out of the bronze medal position.
8 New Olympic Qualifying Slots Awarded on Day 1 of FINA Diving World Cup-Tokyo
Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook (above) become the 8th quota spot filled by the Americans for diving at the Toyo 2020 Olympics out of a possible 12.
USA Diving Will Send 9 to Final Olympic Qualifier Event in Tokyo
The group will dive in Japan amid a third State of Emergency as new coronavirus cases in the Olympic host city are rising.
Diving Stars Gather At FINA World Cup In Tokyo For Olympic Qualification
The Tatsumi Aquatics Centre in Tokyo is ready to host, from May 1-6, the FINA Diving World Cup, with the participation of 225 athletes from 46 countries.
Team Ireland Divers Head to Tokyo For Last Olympic Games Qualifier
The qualification event will run across six days from May 1st – 6th with places for the Games available in the 3m Springboard and 10m Platform.
Sacred Heart Claims 9th Straight KHSAA Women’s State Swim and Dive Title
Sacred Heart Academy won its 9th-straight KHSAA women’s team championship led by Annabel Crush (above), who broke the state record in the 100 backstroke.
Australia Pulls Out of Diving World Cup; Confident in Vaccinations Before Games
Diving Australia has pulled out of the last Olympic diving qualifying event, but have expressed confidence in Australia’s ability to vaccinate athletes before the Olympic Games.
Minnesota’s Sarah Bacon Becomes First Diver to Win Honda Sports Award
The award honors Bacon as the top female swimming & diving athlete in the country during the 2020-2021 season after sweeping the NCAAspringboard titles.
USA Diving to Send Nine Athletes to the 2021 FINA World Cup
The U.S. divers will look to secure an additional five Olympic spots after securing seven of the maximum 12 spots available at the 2019 World Championships.
