AUBURN, Ala. – For nine days, the nation's top divers descend upon the Plains as the James E. Martin Aquatic Center hosts the USA Diving Summer Nationals, May 8-16.
Approximately 150 of the nation's best divers are expected to compete at the USA Diving National Championships. In addition, around 80 coaches and staff will be in attendance, further solidifying Auburn as a hub for elite diving talent.
Divers will be vying for 12 national titles as well as spots on teams that will represent the United States at the World Aquatics Championships, the World University Games and other international events this year.
The qualifier for the main event begins on May 8, with the official competition slated to begin on May 9. A full schedule of the championships can be found on usadiving.org.
Auburn student-athletes Talan Blackmon, Chloe Brothers and Ethan Swart will each feature across the nine days of diving, along with head diving coach John Fox.
About USA Diving
As the national governing body for diving in the United States, USA Diving plays a crucial role in selecting, training, and supporting divers at all levels. The organization prepares teams for the Olympic Games, World Championships, and other major diving events, while also promoting the sport through grassroots initiatives, coaching resources, and community engagement.
"USA Diving is excited to bring our National Championship to Auburn, a city with a rich tradition of excellence in aquatic sports,” USA Diving President Lee Michaud said. “The James E. Martin Aquatics Center provides a world-class venue for our nation's top divers to compete at the highest level. We look forward to an exciting week of competition and are grateful for the support of Auburn-Opelika Tourism, Auburn University, and the War Eagle Dive Club in making this event a success.”