Event held in partnership with Visit Lauderdale; officials believe the meet to be the largest diving competition in history

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (July 17, 2026) — The 2026 AAU National Championships continued Friday at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center at the International Swimming Hall of Fame, where 16 events crowned 18 national champions on the second day of competition. The event is held in partnership with Visit Lauderdale, which has helped welcome divers, coaches, and families from across the country to Greater Fort Lauderdale for the week.

A brief round of weather moved through the area during Friday's sessions, prompting a short pause in competition. Meet officials and venue staff worked quickly to clear the pool deck and resume diving with minimal disruption to the schedule, and athletes across all age divisions and skill levels went on to turn in strong performances throughout the day.

With entries spanning Masters, age-group, and synchronized diving divisions, organizers say Friday's competition reinforced what has become a defining storyline of the week: the scale of this year's championships. Between the depth of the entry list and the number of clubs represented on deck, AAU officials believe this year's event to be the largest diving meet in history.

"You can feel the scale of this meet the moment you walk onto the deck. This is, without question, the largest and best-organized diving championships I've seen in my career. Moments like this are exactly why AAU Nationals matters so much — it gives every diver, from the youngest age-group athlete to our Masters competitors, a stage worthy of their hard work."

— Michelle Davison Sandelin, 2000 Olympian and Head Diving Coach, 
Coral Springs Diving

Friday, July 17 — National Champions

Masters Divisions

Masters Men's Silver, 19–49, 3M: Lucas Smit, Philadelphia Diving Academy — 220.60

Masters Men's Gold, 19–49, 3M: Caleb Arnot, Jersey Diving Academy — 322.75

Masters Men's Gold, 50+, 3M: Eric Bomberger, Jersey Diving Academy — 326.15

Masters Women's Gold, 19–49, 1M: Kassidy Georgevich, Jersey Diving Academy — 270.80

Boys Age-Group Divisions

Boys 9 & Under, 3M: Daniel Figueroa, Fort Lauderdale Diving — 136.95

Boys 10 Years Old, 3M: Ayden Parris, Long Island Divers — 176.75

Boys 11 Years Old, 3M: Aidan Turner, Marlins Diving Club — 179.45

Boys 12 Years Old, 3M: Haskell Fagan, YMCA Silver Fins — 283.20

Boys 13 Years Old, 3M: Charlie Torrione, Duke Diving Club — 345.55

Girls Age-Group Divisions

Girls 9 & Under, 1M: Lillian Partridge, Northern Arizona Divers — 124.55

Girls 10 Years Old, 1M: Abbygail Rose Ayroso, Arrow Dive Club — 187.20

Girls 11 Years Old, 1M: Clover Kirby, Crown Valley Divers — 182.75

Girls 12 Years Old, 1M: Tyler Mark, Crown Valley Divers — 254.25

Girls 13 Years Old, 1M: Aliyana Martin, Mansfield Diving — 255.80

Synchronized Diving

Synchro Boys, 13 & Under, 3M: Levi Berlyn & Haskell Fagan, YMCA Silver Fins — 183.30

Synchro Girls, 13 & Under, 1M: Willa Johnson & Eloise Hong, Duke Diving Club — 168.40

Platform diving took center stage on Day 3 of the 2026 AAU National Championships, as competitors of all ages climbed the tower at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center for a full slate of individual platform events. Youth team standings also began to take shape, with several programs staking early claims to the team title race.

Platform Event Champions

Boys

11 & Under: Ayden Parris (Long Island Divers) — 174.45

12 Years: Gunnar Mobley (Charger Dive Club) — 273.95

13 Years: Charlie Torrione (Duke Diving Club) — 254.95

14 Years: Arthur Palladino (Long Island Divers) — 392.45

15 Years: Selah Huante (Moss Farms Diving) — 364.35

Girls

11 & Under: Diya Firtel (Fort Lauderdale Diving) — 180.60

12 Years: Kimber MacMaster (Northside Diving Academy) — 215.95

13 Years: Willa Johnson (Duke Diving Club) — 231.45

14 Years: Paxtyn Gould (City of Midland) — 260.70

15 Years: Alice Odom (Longhorn Aquatics) — 290.70

Masters

Men's Silver 19-49: Lucas Smit (Philadelphia Diving Academy) — 114.20

Men's Gold 19-49: Caleb Arnot (Jersey Diving Academy) — 277.15

Men's Gold 50+: Eric Bomberger (Jersey Diving Academy) — 280.00

Women's Silver 50+: Lori Hillman (Conroe Diving) — 156.65

Women's Gold 19-49: Elisabeth Evaldi (Jersey Diving Academy) — 243.35

Youth Team Standings Through Saturday, July 18

Top 5 Combined Team Standings

1. Duke Diving Club — 292

2. Charger Dive Club — 249

3. GC Divers — 240

4. Fort Lauderdale Diving — 193

5. YMCA Silver Fins — 184

Top 5 Girls Team Standings

1. Duke Diving Club — 165

2. GC Divers — 135

3. Crown Valley Divers — 133

4. Marlins Diving Club — 107

5. Fort Lauderdale Diving — 99

Top 5 Boys Team Standings

1. Charger Dive Club — 194

2. YMCA Silver Fins — 184

3. Duke Diving Club — 127

4. GC Divers — 105

5. Fort Lauderdale Diving — 94

Duke Diving Club heads into the remaining days of competition atop the combined standings, buoyed by a dominant showing in the girls' division. On the boys' side, Charger Dive Club and YMCA Silver Fins remain locked in a tight battle for the top spot.  

The action continues Sunday, July 19, 2026 with a return to springboard events.

From the Host City

Laura Voet, Aquatic Complex Manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale, welcomed athletes, coaches, and families to the championship:

“We are thrilled to welcome the AAU National Diving Championships to the City of Fort Lauderdale and proud to host one of our nation’s premier youth diving competitions at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center. Beyond the experience at our iconic venue, athletes, coaches, and families will enjoy beautiful beaches, exceptional hospitality, outstanding dining, and the countless attractions that make Fort Lauderdale a sports tourism destination like no other. Hosting this championship is an honor, and we look forward to providing an unforgettable experience while showcasing everything our community has to offer. We wish all the competitors the best of luck and welcome everyone to Fort Lauderdale.”

— Laura Voet, Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex Manager