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Divers Compete in 3-Meter Finals to Close Nationals

Related Topics: USA Diving, Diving, Brian Close

INDIANAPOLIS – Duke’s representatives at the 2015 USA Diving Winter National Championships concluded the meet on a strong note Sunday, competing in the women’s individual 3-meter finals at the IUPUI Natatorium.

Former Blue Devil Abby Johnston, who along with Laura Ryan captured gold Wednesday in the women’s synchronized 3-meter competition, finished second overall Sunday. The 2012 Olympic medalist entered Sunday’s finals in fourth place, and totaled 345.65 points on her list of five dives to claim the silver medal with a combined score of 950.75. She earned 72 points on each of her last two dives, an inward 2 ½ somersault and a forward 2 ½ somersault with one twist, to finish behind only Kassidy Cook (975.