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Jevon Tarantino and Chris Colwill won their second national title together in men's synchronized 3-meter at the Speedo USA Diving Spring National Championships in Minneapolis.

Windy City Dive Club divers welcomed David Boudia, Kelci Bryant, Haley Ishimatsu and Ariel Rittenhouse to their pool for a clinic and a workout. The national team divers were in Chicago for a USOC media summit.

Olympic Medal Program Tier II divers gather in Indianapolis for an OMP camp.

Jevon Tarantino and Dave Burgering take in some tunes at the World Cup.

Troy Dumais meets with representatives from USA Diving sponsor AT&T in Beijing. Earlier this year, Troy worked with AT&T to create a Tips and Training segment for AT&T's blue room.

Christina Loukas, Laura Wilkinson, Dave Burgering and Troy Dumais do a little sightseeing in Beijing.

Henry Kissinger took time to meet with the 2008 World Cup team in Beijing.

Chris Colwill had a pair of Top 8 finishes at the FINA Diving World Cup, where he was eighth on 3-meter and sixth with Jevon Tarantino in 3-meter synchro. Shown here, he dives at the 2007 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix, at which he won two bronze medals.

Laura Wilkinson, Jevon Tarantino, Christina Loukas, Cassidy Krug, Troy Dumais and Chris Colwill pose outside the Water Cube at night. Team USA is in Beijing for the FINA Diving World Cup, which runs February 19-24.

Team USA arrives in Korea for a pre-World Cup training camp. The team trained in Korea for two days before heading to Beijing.

Kelci Bryant and Ariel Rittenhouse hope to be in perfect synch at the FINA Diving World Cup in Beijing from February 19-24 in order to qualify the U.S. for the 2008 Olympic Games. Here, they're shown diving at the 2007 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix.

Christina Loukas of Indiana Diving is one of 12 divers who will represent Team USA at the FINA Diving World Cup in Beijing from February 19-24.

Troy Dumais, shown here at the 2007 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix, is one of 30 divers competing at the World Cup team selection camp.

Coaches and divers from the Soaring Eagles Dive Club visited the National Training Center in December. Coaches Brad and Shelly Buchter and divers Bradley and Ashley Buchter, Lauren Magalski and Rachel Mumma made the trip from Pennsylvania.

Ian Forlini of Centennial Diving gets pulled on belts by his coach Steve Kuttruff.  Steve and Ian took advantage of a warm day in Warminster, Pennsylvania on Christmas Eve and had some fun doing beltwork.

While in Colorado Springs for a high performance retreat, USA Diving coaches were able to learn the ins-and-outs of fencing. Apparently Indiana Diving coach Jeff Huber can take the jab of a good joke.

Japanese diver Mai Nakagawa, center, spent some time at USA Diving's National Training Center during a recent visit to the United States.

Makena Chamoures (Mission Viejo Nadadores/Todd Spohn), Dashiell Enos (Trojan Dive Club/Oleg Andriyuk) and Janae Janik (Janik Divers/Nancy Janik) and their coaches spent time training with Matt Scoggin as part of USA Diving's Talent Development Program.

The 12-13 girls won four medals at the 2007 Junior Pan American Diving Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Lilly Hinrichs (left) won the platform gold, Annika Lenz (center) won silver on platform, and Kassidy Cook (right) won golds on 1-meter and 3-meter.

Happy Halloween from U.S. Elite Diving Academy's David Dinsmore!

Ryan Helms won silver medals on 1-meter and 3-meter at the Speedo Junior National Championships to earn a spot on the USA roster for the 2007 Junior Pan American Diving Championships.

Dave Burgering presents Thomas Finchum with the Athlete of the Year award at the 2007 United States Aquatic Sports awards banquet.

Grand Masters divers pose with their medals at the 2007 USA Diving Summer Masters National Championships in East Meadow, NY.

The World Series team had time for a little sightseeing in Sheffield, England, during the first leg of the three-week Series that features the top divers in the world.

USA Diving's 2007 World University Games team. The women finished with the silver medal in the team competition, while the men earned a team bronze.

USA Diving's Board of Directors and staff met for a retreat at the United States Olympic Committee complex in Colorado Springs.

Troy Dumais soars amid the clouds at the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix. Dumais won the gold medal on 3-meter.

Four girls from the Woodlands Diving Academy placed in the top 12 of 14-15 platform competition at the Speedo Junior Nationals.

Christina Loukas and Amanda Miller dive in the women's synchronized 3-meter semifinals at the Kaiser Permanente National Championships.

With the mountains as a backdrop, David Boudia prepares for a dive in practice at Parque Aquatico in Rio de Janeiro, where the Pan American Games will be held July 25-28.

Kristian Ipsen of Diablo Divers swept the boys 14-15 age group at the 2007 Summer West Championships.

Drew Livingston spins in a tuck position at the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix, where he finished ninth in the men's 10-meter preliminaries.

Cassandra Cardinell competes on 10-meter at the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix. She advanced to the finals and finished sixth to lead the U.S. team on that event.

The Seahawks Diving Team was a winner in USA Diving's Show Your Spirit Challenge at the 2007 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix.

Thirty USA junior divers traveled to Sheffield, England, to compete at the British Junior Elite Nationals. The divers were selected based on their results at the 2007 Spring East/West Championships.

3D Diving team members were a vocal group during the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix. 3D Diving was selected as one of the winners of the Show Your Spirit contest at the Grand Prix.

The Montgomery Dive Club's Gracie Rosen and Elaina Faerber help out at the Speedo USA Diving Spring National Championships. MDC divers created posters for each event and helped march in the finalists for introductions and assisted in handing out medals throughout the competition.

Hook 'em Horns! The University of Texas' Matt Scoggin and Mary Yarrison celebrate Yarrison's 1-meter title at the Speedo USA Diving Spring National Championships.

Thomas Finchum and David Boudia won a bronze medal in men's 10-meter synchro at the World Championships.

Team USA arrives in Melbourne for the 2007 World Championships. Here, women's platform divers Mary Beth Dunnichay, Laura Wilkinson and Haley Ishimatsu catch their first glimpse of the pool.

USA Diving and AT&T have teamed up to create the USA Diving Desktop Communicator and Screensaver. Click on the image to go to the ATT blue room Team USA page to download the USA Diving Communicator.

The Trojan Dive Club's Dashiell Enos, age 10, practices a back pike during Trojan Twilight Diving.

Nancilea (Underwood) Foster spins in a tuck position at the 2005 Speedo/FINA Grand Prix.

USA Diving welcomes Debbie Hesse as its new CEO. Debbie joined USA Diving on January 8, 2007.

Daniel Mazzaferro, Thomas Finchum, Cassandra Cardinell and Matt Cooper take a break in between events at the World Championship Selection Camp I in Columbus, Ohio. The four divers were playing a card game to pass the time.

Team USA'S Christina Loukas is all smiles at the 2006 World Cup in China. She represented the United States in two events - 1-meter and synchronized 10-meter.

Kelci Bryant, Wenbo Chen and Ariel Rittenhouse smile for the camera at the 2006 FINA Grand Prix Super Final in Guadalajara, Mexico. Bryant and Rittenhouse won the gold medal in the women's synchronized 3-meter event at the Super Final.

Cassandra Cardinell prepares for her armstand at the 2006 Speedo USA Diving Grand Prix, where she finished sixth.

Pine Crest Diving's Cameron Magness, age 5, welcomes Team USA in the Opening Ceremonies at the 2006 Speedo USA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale.

Justin Wilcock eyes the water at the 2006 Kaiser Permanente National Championships. Justin, who trains at the National Training Center in Indianapolis, won the bronze medal in the men's 3-meter competition.

JJ Kinzbach soars high during a recent practice.

Mary Yarrison (left) and Abby Johnston dive their way to the 2006 women's synchronized 3-meter national title at the Kaiser Permanente National Championships in Indianapolis.

The Masters divers sport their USA red, white and blue at the FINA World Masters Championships.

The 2006 Junior World Championships Team poses for a group photo in Malaysia.

Wenbo Chen instructs of a group of divers at the National Grassroots Invitational.

David Boudia, Kelci Bryant and Thomas Finchum display their World Cup silver medals.

Samantha Pickens dives at the 2006 Summer East Championships in Moultrie, Ga.

Andrew Porten, age 8, warms up at the 2005 Spring West Diving Nationals at The Woodlands, TX. Andrew dives for Starz Diving in Indianapolis, IN.

Laura Wilkinson gathers with her fans after winning bronze in women’s platform at the 2006 Speedo USA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale.

Team USA’s David Boudia (Noblesville, Ind.) twists through the air at the Speedo USA Diving Grand Prix, where he finished fourth in the 10-meter finals. David also won a bronze medal in 10-meter synchro with Thomas Finchum.

Nine-year-old Alyssa Arnett (The Woodlands, Texas/The Woodlands Diving Academy) looks for the water at the 2006 Junior Spring West Nationals in Minneapolis. Alyssa, who was competing in her first spring nationals, finished 10th in 1-meter and 3-meter.

Christina Loukas and Cassandra Cardinell get in synch at the 2006 Speedo USA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale. The pair scored 295.98 points to win the synchronized platform bronze medal, one of five medals won by Team USA at the Grand Prix. Photo by Doug Eaton Photography.

Charlie Retter of Liberty Dive Club in Philadelphia competes at the 2006 Region 3 meet. He finished second in 1-meter and 3-meter in the 12-13 age group and was second in platform in the 13 and under group.

Meredith Lipp, of Cardinal Diving Club, goes into a pike position in the Girls 12-13 3-meter competition at the Region IV meet in Bloomington, Ind. Lipp finished sixth in 3-meter and was fourth in 1-meter.

Amanda Lourenco's (a fourth grader at Sand Creek Elementary, Indiana) winning entry in the 2006 Speedo U.S. Open Coloring/Drawing Contest.

Team USA’s Drew Livingston takes flight during the 3-meter competition at the 2005 Junior Pan Am Diving Championships. Livingston captured the bronze medal in the boys 14-15 3-meter event and took the silver medal in the boys 14-15 platform event.

Mathew Bumgarner, from Dive Oklahoma, reaches for his toes during 14-15 one meter competition at the 2006 Spring Region 6 Championship held at the University of Denver, Colorado, March 11th and 12th.

Team USA’s Kaylea Arnett squeezes into a tight tuck position during her 3-meter dive at the 2005 Junior Pan Am Diving Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympian Troy Dumais contemplates his next dive during the men’s 3-meter contest at the 2005 Speedo/FINA Diving Grand Prix. Dumais took fifth place in the event with a score of 432.99.

Team USA gets a pep talk from Team Leader Ron Kontura at the 2005 Junior Pan Am Diving Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The pep talk must have worked as Team USA took the first place trophy over Canada, Mexico, Columbia, Brazil and Ecuador.

Jake Kinzbach at San Antonio Invitational 2005

Haley Ishimatsu (Seal Beach, CA) holds a perfect armstand position during the girls 13 & under platform event at the 2005 Speedo National Junior Diving Championships in Huntersville, North Carolina. Ishimatsu took the bronze medal in this event.

Team USA’s Drew Livingston (The Woodlands, Texas) appears to be floating in the clouds as he descends from the 10-meter platform at the 2005 Speedo/FINA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Team USA’s Erin Savas executes a dive from the 5-meter platform during the 2005 Junior Pan American Diving Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Savas took the bronze medal in the 14-15 3-meter event and finished fourth on 1-meter and fifth on 3-meter.

Team USA’s Landon Marzullo holds a perfect armstand at the Junior Pan Am Diving Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Marzullo took the gold medal in the Boys 16-18 platform event.

2005 U.S. Open 3-meter champion Chelsea Davis demonstrates perfect form during her dive at the 2005 Speedo/FINA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale. Chelsea took 13th place in the 3-meter event and fourth place in the synchronized 3-meter event (with Laura Wilkinson).

Team USA’s Connor Kuremsky springs into action at the 2005 Junior Pan American Diving Championships in Fort Lauderdale. Kuremsky finished sixth on 1-meter and seventh on 3-meter in the boys 12-13 age group.

Cassandra Cardinell makes a back armstand from the 10-meter platform look easy at the 2005 Speedo/FINA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Team USA's Linus Altman-Kurosaki lines up for his entry at the 2005 Junior Pan American Diving Championships in Fort Lauderdale. Altman-Kurosaki took the silver medal in the Boys 14-15 1-meter event and finished fourth in the platform event.

Team USA’s Kassidy Cook (Houston, Texas) prepares for her 1-meter event at the 2005 Junior Pan Am Diving Championships in Fort Lauderdale. Cook went on to take gold in the 1-meter, 3-meter and platform events for a sweep of the girls 11 & under age group.

Team USA’s Chris Colwill and Phil Jones look to be in perfect synch on their 403b’s during the men’s synchronized 3-meter springboard contest at the 2005 Speedo/FINA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale. The duo scored 7.5’s on the dive.

Tomahawk Diving Club’s Courtney McClow (Tallahassee, Fla.) looks for the water as she descends from the 10-meter platform at the Speedo National Diving Championships in Huntersville, N.C. McClow finished eighth on 1-meter and 3-meter and ninth on platform at the championships.

Kristian Ipsen twisted and somersaulted his way to two gold medals and one silver medal at the 2005 Junior Pan Am Diving Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Team USA’s Katrina Young (Shoreline, WA) reacts to the crowd’s cheers and applause following her final round dive in the Girls 12-13 Platform event at the 2005 Junior Pan Am Diving Championships in Fort Lauderdale. Young scored mostly 7’s on a 5233D from 5-meter to capture the silver medal.

Coral Springs Diving Team’s Jevon Tarantino stretches for the water during the men’s 3-meter event at the 2005 Speedo National Diving Championships in Huntersville, N.C. Tarantino won his first senior national title on the 1-meter springboard and he took the bronze medal in the 3-meter springboard event.

Campers who attended the 1st China Dive Camp in Tianjin, China in August of 2005. Several campers are from Arrow Dive Club. The coaches were Deliang Li (Arrow Dive Club), Liangde Tan and Yukun Zhang (Coaches of the Chinese National Team). The next camp will be in August 2006.

Members of Team USA stand proud after capturing the first place trophy at the 2005 Junior Pan American Diving Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Canada finished second, Mexico third, Columbia fourth, Brazil fifth and Ecuador sixth.

COM Aquatic’s Ashley Beal, of Midland, Texas, gets a hug from a fan after taking second place in the Women’s 3-meter Synchro event with teammate Erin Savas at the 2005 U.S. Open in Midland, Texas.

Kaylea Arnett takes flight at the Oklahoma regional training center during the Region 8 Championships

Matthew Bumgarner at Summer Region 8 Championships

JJ Kinzbach at World Team Selection Camp

Brittany Viola Displays Perfect Pike Position

Thomas Finchum and David Boudia at the Speedo FINA Diving Grand Prix.