MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — The 2026 USA Diving Championships are bringing the nation’s athletes, and hopeful Olympians, to Morgantown for a week of competitions.
The five-day competition, which runs through Aug. 11, features athletes from across the country competing for national titles that will take them all the way to Los Angeles in 2028 for the Olympic Games.
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Former springboard diver, 2000 Sydney Olympian, and coach Michelle Sandelin said reaching the national championship level requires years of commitment and endless hours of training.
“Diving is year-round,” Sandelin said. “They work five to six hours a week, some of them like six to seven hours a day.”
Sandelin said the dedication extends well beyond time spend in the pool and on the edge of the diving board, with athletes focusing on strength training, flexibility, conditioning and mental preparation.
For schedules, tickets and additional event information, visit the USA Diving website.
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