UCLA
Bruin Diving Invitational
Polyakova Claims Lead on Final Dive, Wins 1M
January 15, 2017 | Swimming & Diving
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Bruin Diving Invitational concluded Sunday and junior Maria Polyakova's final dive in the 1-meter proved the difference. Polyakova's first-place finish was her second of the weekend and capped a successful three days for the team.
Maria Polyakova eked out a win in the 1m today thanks in large part to a 55.9 on this second-to-last dive. Way to go, Masha! #GoBruins pic.twitter.com/asFAfuwJkf
โ UCLA Swim And Dive (@UCLASwimAndDive) January 15, 2017
USC freshman Naomi Gowlett led the competition at the conclusion of prelims and for the majority of the final round until Polyakova's final dive secured a 615.55-614.20 advantage and first-place finish. Senior Annika Lenz finished fourth with a score of 556.20, while junior Ciara Monahan (493.65, 11th), sophomore Madeline Russell (487.70, 13th) and sophomore Kat Friese (467.05, 16th) also advanced to the finals.
The 1-meter event concluded the Bruin Diving Invitational, which also included a first-place finish by Polyakova in the women's 3-meter and a win by USC sophomore Madison Witt in the women's platform. Bruins Monahan, Friese and Lenz finished 4-5-6 in the 3-meter, while Lenz recorded a third-place score in the platform.
Next up for swimming and diving is a trip up north to Stanford for a Friday meet that will begin at 2:00 p.m. PT.
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