COLLEGE STATION, TX – Three University of Minnesota divers have secured 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships bids on the platform as the final day of the 2026 Zone D Diving Championships came to a close.
Vivi Del Angel secured herself a bid with a second place finish in today’s finals session, posting a score of 626.50.
Annalei Dow was the last women’s competitor to earn a bid in today’s platform event, tallying a score of 485.50 to finish in 11th place overall.
Drew Bennett continued his dominance after winning the platform event at the Big Ten Championships, winning today’s platform event and earning a bid with a score of 809.05.
Two other Gophers tallied scores on day three, finishing outside of the qualifying marks.
Gabby Mauder placed 15th overall, tallying a score of 463.90.
Braylon Goodno placed 12th overall, tallying a score of 630.80.
The 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships begin next week, starting with the women on Wednesday, Mar 18.
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