Seven divers with Indiana ties are competing for the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics − three from Indiana University, two from Purdue University, one from an Indiana high school and one local high school grad who also competed for Purdue. Two other Purdue divers are competing for other nations.
Indiana divers competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
∎ Sarah Bacon
The 27-year-old Cardinal Ritter High School and Kassidy Cook won the 3-meter synchronized diving event in the trials, and also the 3-meter springboard. She should be a medal contender in both events. Bacon has finished fifth in the 3-meter springboard World Championships, and has won two silver medals (silvers in 1-meter springboard in 2022 and ’19).
∎ Andrew Capobianco
The 24-year-old Indiana University alum won the 3-meter springboard in the trials. He earned a silver medal in 3-meter synchronized at the 2020 Tokyo Games. He has competed in World Championships since 2017.
∎ Tyler Downs
Downs and Greg Duncan, both former Purdue divers, earned Olympic berths in synchronized 3-meter springboard. They are ranked No. 4 in the world.
∎ Greg Duncan
Duncan and Tyler Downs, both former Purdue divers, earned Olympic berths in synchronized 3-meter springboard. They are ranked No. 4 in the world.
∎ Jessica Parratto
The 29-year-old NCAA champion at Indiana competed in the individual and synchronized 10-meter platform at the 2016 Rio Games. She is teaming with Delany Schnell in 10-meter platform synchronized diving, in which they are considered gold medal contenders.
∎ Jaye Patrick
The Purdue alum will compete for Latvia on 10-meter platform.
∎ Carson Tyler
The 20-year-old Indiana University athlete won the 10-meter platform and took second in the 3-meter springboard at the U.S. Diving Trials. He won NCAA and Big Ten titles on 3-meter and 10-meter in 2024.
∎ Maycey Vieta
The Purdue alum will compete in 10-meter diving for Puerto Rico. She was the Big Ten champion in 2023.
∎ Daryn Wright
The 21-year-old Plainfield High School and Purdue diver finished second in the U.S. Trials on 10-meter platform and had to wait several days through the World Aquatics Federation’s decision process to confirm her ticket to Paris. She finished 5th in the NCAA Championships in March.
Hoosiers in Paris: Here are the Indiana athletes competing in the 2024 Olympics
Paris Olympics diving schedule
Saturday, July 27
5 a.m.: Women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard (Sarah Bacon)
Monday, July 29
5 a.m.: Men’s synchronized 10-meter platform
Wednesday, July 31
5 a.m.: Women’s synchronized 10-meter platform (Jessica Parratto)
Friday, Aug. 2
5 a.m.: Men’s synchronized 3-meter springboard (Tyler Downs, Greg Duncan)
Monday, Aug. 5
4 a.m.: Women’s 10-meter platform preliminary (Daryn Wright, Jaye Patrick, Maycey Vieta)
9 a.m.: Women’s 10-meter platform semifinal
Tuesday, Aug. 6
4 a.m.: Men’s 3-meter springboard preliminary
9 a.m.: Women’s 10-meter platform final (Andrew Capobianco)
Wednesday, Aug. 7
4 a.m.: Men’s 3-meter springboard semifinal
9 a.m.: Women’s 3-meter springboard preliminary (Sarah Bacon)
Thursday, Aug. 8
4 a.m.: Women’s 3-meter springboard semifinal
9 a.m.: Men’s 3-meter springboard final
Friday, Aug. 9
4 a.m.: Men’s 10-meter platform preliminary (Carson Tyler)
9 a.m.: Women’s 3-meter springboard final
Saturday, Aug. 10
4 a.m.: Men’s 10-meter platform semifinal
9 a.m.: Men’s 10-meter platform final
What are the dates of the Summer Olympics?
July 26-Aug. 11, 2024
Where are the 2024 and 2028 Olympics going to be held?
Paris hosts in 2024, and Los Angeles in 2028.
What does ‘Olympics’ mean?
A series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years, according to Britannica
Why is it named Olympics?
The first ancient athletic competitions of this kind were believed to be held in Olympia, Greece.
Can I watch the Olympics on Peacock?
All 2024 Paris Olympics events can be seen on Peacock.
How to watch the Olympics for free
Select events are the following networks: NBC, USA, E, CNBC, Golf
How many Olympic sports are there?
32 for the Summer Games. New to Paris is breaking. Surfing will be contested for the second time, in Tahiti. Skateboarding, 3×3 basketball and sport climbing also return for a second time.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana, Purdue divers on Team USA for 2024 Paris Olympics
