THE FLATS – Six Jackets will represent Georgia Tech swim and dive at the NCAA Zone B Diving Championships in Knoxville, Tenn. The meet will span across four days starting on Sunday, March 5 and concluding on Wednesday, March 8.
The NCAA Zone B Championships serve as an opportunity for collegiate divers to earn their spot to compete at the 2023 NCAA Division I Swim and Dive Championships.
All six of Tech’s divers have qualified to participate at the meet. Anna Bradescu, Carmen Woodruff, Elijah Klier and Ruben Lechuga qualified for all three diving events.
Sunday, March 5
Men’s 1 Meter: Luke Dotson, Ruben Lechuga
Monday, March 6
Women’s 1 Meter: Anna Bradescu, Carmen Woodruff
Men’s 3 Meter: Luke Dotson, Ruben Lechuga
Tuesday, March 7
Women’s 3 Meter: Katie McKyton
Men’s Platform: Elijah Klier, Ruben Lechuga
Wednesday, March 8
Women’s Platform: Anna Bradescu, Carmen Woodruff
Last time out, Tech competed at the 2023 ACC Swim & Dive Championships in Greensboro, N.C. Two divers led the Jackets by qualifying for the finals in the women’s and men’s platform events. Bradescu placed fourth overall for the women a score of 295.50. On the men’s side, Klier placed seventh overall with a score on 316.55.
Divers with Top Marks in the NCAA
- Anna Bradescu: Platform (298.20, 6th)
- Ruben Lechuga: 3 Meter (439.58, 15th), 1 Meter (402.60, 26th), Platform (336.45, 33rd)
- Elijah Klier: Platform (352.73, 22nd)
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