Three U.S. divers competed in preliminaries earlier today. Auburn University sophomore Daniel Mazzaferro (Cheshire, Conn.) posted 354.5 points for 23rd place. Florida State’s Dan Frebel (Fort Wayne, Ind.) posted a preliminary round score of 347.25 for 25th. University of Miami recruit J.J. Kinzbach (Montgomery, Tx.) was the only American to advance with a score of 409.65, good for 10th place.
Kinzbach posted three 70-plus-point dives in the prelims to gain the semi-final berth. The four-time Texas high school state champion ranked 14th at the halfway point, but completed his program with two solid dives. Kinzbach raked in 70.4 points for his armstand back double somersault 1 ½ twist in the free position, and closed with a 79.9-point performance of a back 2 ½ somersault 1 ½ twist pike.
About USA Diving: Featuring America’s best divers, USA Diving is the national governing body for the sport of diving. Headquartered in Indianapolis, USA Diving offers diversified programs geared toward the broadest number of diving enthusiasts, from the novice to the world champion. USA Diving conducts approximately 40 regional and national events annually and is responsible for training and selecting teams that represent the United States at international events such as the Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cup. For additional information please visit www.usadiving.org.
