COLLEGE STATION, TX – Three University of Minnesota divers secured additional 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship bids this afternoon as day two of the 2026 Zone D Diving Championships came to a close.
Drew Bennett secured a bid in the 1-meter springboard after tallying a fourth place finish in today’s finals with a final score of 727.00.
Elna Widerstrom earned another first place finish, earning a bid in the 3-meter springboard after topping the scoresheet with a 708.25.
Vivi Del Angel also earned herself a bid in the 3-meter springboard, tallying a score of 699.20 and ending the finals session in fourth place.
Three other Gophers tallied scores on day two, finishing outside of the qualifying marks.
Gabby Mauder placed 12th overall, tallying a score of 261.70.
Addie Albrecht placed 44th overall, tallying a score of 245.70.
Annalei Dow placed 45th overall, tallying a score of 241.90.
The 2026 Zone D Diving Championships conclude tomorrow with men’s and women’s 10 meter platform. All the action is set to begin at 12:00 PM.
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