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Emily Grund advanced to her first senior-level finals Sunday in Minneapolis.
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Grund, Allen Compete At Winter Diving Nationals
December 22, 2019 | Swimming & Diving
MINNEAPOLIS --- North Carolina divers Bryan Allen and Emily Grund competed at the 2019 USA Diving Winter Nationals this weekend at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. Allen, a senior from San Jose, California, competed in the men's platform competition while Grund, a sophomore from Keller, Texas, competed in the women's 1-meter springboard.
After being unable to compete in the 3-meter springboard due to illness, Grund put together an outstanding performance in the 1-meter to advance to her first senior-level finals. Grund's preliminary and quarterfinal score of 225.60 was good for ninth place, highlighted by a forward 2-1/2 somersault pike in her second dive. She finished the competition with an overall score of 453.90 over 10 dives.
Allen advanced to the semifinals in the men's platform and placed 17th overall after a strong finish to the competition.
"It's such a great experience to compete against the best divers in the country at this point of the year," UNC head diving coach Yaidel Gamboa said following the event. "It's always challenging, but I'm very happy with our divers' effort. We still have a lot to learn to be more competitive at this level. We'll head back to practice after the Christmas break and make sure we continue to get better and be ready for the best part of our season."
Carolina returns to Koury Natatorium on Jan. 11 when the Tar Heels host Navy in a dual meet at 9:30 a.m.
After being unable to compete in the 3-meter springboard due to illness, Grund put together an outstanding performance in the 1-meter to advance to her first senior-level finals. Grund's preliminary and quarterfinal score of 225.60 was good for ninth place, highlighted by a forward 2-1/2 somersault pike in her second dive. She finished the competition with an overall score of 453.90 over 10 dives.
Allen advanced to the semifinals in the men's platform and placed 17th overall after a strong finish to the competition.
"It's such a great experience to compete against the best divers in the country at this point of the year," UNC head diving coach Yaidel Gamboa said following the event. "It's always challenging, but I'm very happy with our divers' effort. We still have a lot to learn to be more competitive at this level. We'll head back to practice after the Christmas break and make sure we continue to get better and be ready for the best part of our season."
Carolina returns to Koury Natatorium on Jan. 11 when the Tar Heels host Navy in a dual meet at 9:30 a.m.
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