Duke will be sending more than just Coach K to the 2012 London Olympics. At least two athletes will be heading to London this July.
Divers Abby Johnston and Nick McCroy won the Olympic trials for synchronized diving.
Johnston and her partner Kelci Bryant won the women’s 3-meter synchronized springboard event by .42 points. Bryant was an Olympian in 2008. The women’s 3-meter synchronized competition at the 2012 Olympic Games will be a straight final with five rounds of dives on Sunday, July 29.
Here is what Johnston had to say following the victory:
“I can’t believe it. I’m in shock. I keep looking at the scoreboard to make sure it’s real. This is a dream come true.”
On the men’s side, McCroy and partner David Boudia won the 10-meter synchronized platform event by a WIDE margin. They picked up three scores of 10s in the final round. The two competed at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The men’s 10-meter synchronized event will be a straight final with six rounds of diving on Monday, July 30 at the London Aquatics Centre.
McCrory also qualified for the 10-meter men’s platform event, as he came in second place to synchronized partner Boudia in the Olympic qualifying event. The men’s individual 10-meter platform competition will be held August 10-11 in London.
*Eight current Duke swimmers begin their quest for a spot in the London Olympics today, as the Olympic Team Trials begin in Omaha and last through July 2nd.
