Utah's Holly Waxman made history by becoming the first female diver from the university to achieve All-American status in two events in the same year at the NCAA Championships in Athens, Georgia. After finishing 12th in the 1m event, she continued to excel and claimed the All-American title in the 3m event. Waxman's outstanding performance has been a highlight, with the team also achieving notable rankings and points.

The Big Picture

Waxman's accomplishments underscore the strength and progress of the Utah diving program, marking a significant milestone for the university at the national level.

By the Numbers
  • Waxman placed 12th in the 3m event with a score of 301.15.
  • Utah's total of 19 diving points through two events ranks as one of the highest totals in the country.
State of Play
  • Holly Waxman and Kathryn Grant will be competing on the platform in the remaining day of competition in Athens.
  • Utah is among the four teams with multiple divers placing in the top 25 in each of the first two events at Nationals.
What's Next

The focus remains on the final day of competition in Athens, where Waxman and Grant will be seeking to further contribute to the team's success.

Bottom Line

Holly Waxman's historic achievements and Utah's strong performance at the NCAA Championships demonstrate the university's growing prowess in diving at the national level, setting the stage for continued success in the sport.