Rutgers hired Natasha Chikina as head diving coach in June and the move is paying off almost immediately. The former Nebraska head diving coach is bringing her star pupil with her, as six-time All-American Abigail Knapton is transferring to RU. She announced her decision in a post on Instagram last month and the move was first reported by Swim Swam this past weekend.
Knapton is the most decorated athlete in Nebraska history and has flourished under the coaching of Chikina.
On the platform, Knapton has finished in the top 8 at the NCAA Championships all four times she has participated, earning First Team All-American status for each.