In a week of intense competition, the Kentucky swimmers and divers showcased their skills at the national stage, participating in both the Toyota U.S. Open and USA Diving Winter Nationals. A total of four Wildcat swimmers and five divers represented the University of Kentucky in the National Championship meets held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center and Allan Jones Aquatic Center, respectively.
Making their debuts at the Toyota U.S. Open, Max Berg, Carson Hick, Libby Grether, and Olivia Mendenhall competed in a challenging field that included 68 current U.S. National Team members, 34 U.S. Olympians, and 29 American record holders. The Wildcats were up against some of the best swimmers in the country, demonstrating their talent and determination.
In the diving events, Jodi Cobb, Abby Devereaux, Gavin Hang, Kristy Pfaff, and Claire McDaniels represented Kentucky. These divers showcased their skill and precision, diving against top-level competition.
Here are the complete results of the Kentucky swimmers and divers:
At the 2023 Toyota U.S. Open:
– Carson Hick: Men’s 400m Freestyle (48th, 4:01.14), Men’s 1500m Freestyle (21st, 15:50.24)
– Libby Grether: Women’s 400m Freestyle (42nd, 4:25.52), Women’s 200m Freestyle (57th, 2:07.69), Women’s 200m Backstroke (28th, 2:16.33)
– Max Berg: Men’s 50m Freestyle (42nd, 23:02), Men’s 200m Freestyle (48th, 1:51.97), Men’s 100m Freestyle (49th, 50.27)
– Olivia Mendenhall: Women’s 100m Breaststroke (60th, 1:14.03), Women’s 200m Breaststroke (47th, 2:40.35)
At the 2023 USA Diving Winter National Championships:
– Jodi Cobb: Women’s 1-meter Springboard Qualifier (18th, 204.35)
– Kristy Pfaff: Women’s 3-meter Springboard Qualifier (12th, 218.35), Women’s 1-meter Springboard Qualifier (14th, 208.05)
– Abby Devereaux: Women’s 3-meter Springboard Qualifier (19th, 203.65), Women’s 1-meter Springboard Qualifier (8th, 214.10)
– Claire McDaniels: Women’s Platform Qualifier (2nd, 247.40), Women’s 1-meter Springboard Qualifier (4th, 221.55)
– Gavin Hang: Men’s 1-meter Springboard Qualifier (24th, 213.65), Men’s 3-meter Springboard Qualifier (23rd, 285.10)
The Kentucky swimmers and divers displayed their talent and dedication throughout the competitions. With their impressive performances, they represented the University of Kentucky with pride and proved their capability on the national stage. For the latest updates on UK Swim & Dive, be sure to follow the Wildcats on X and Instagram at @UKSwimDive and on Facebook at Kentucky Swimming and Diving.
