MATANZAS, Cuba – Freshman diver Mackenzie Willborn captured a silver medal for the United States on the final day of the Junior Pan American Championships Sunday in Matanzas, Cuba.
Willborn, who hails from Flower Mound, Texas, teamed with Emily Grund in the synchronized 3-meter event in the combined 14-18 age group. The duo totaled 262.32 points to take second behind Mexico’s Maria Lopez and Laura Vasquez, who won the competition with a score of 278.34 points.
“Everybody was cheering really loud. It was really awesome having everyone supporting us, and I think that helped a lot with the nerves.