Making history, Michael Wright became the first African-American diving champion in USA Diving's history.
According to USA Diving Officials, Wright's win in the men's 1-meter springboard competition secured him that honor.
According to the Associated Press, Wright, a 22-year-old senior at Tennessee, won the title Monday at the USA Diving Winter National Championships.
He was third after the preliminary round but outpointed David Bonuchi 390-360 on the judges' scorecards in the final. Weston Wieser finished third.
After competing for the Volunteers as a junior last spring, Wright is redshirting the 2009-10 season. He transferred to UT from Indian River Community College in 2008.
Wright is the first black member of Tennessee's swimming and diving team.
According to USA Diving Officials, Wright's win in the men's 1-meter springboard competition secured him that honor.
According to the Associated Press, Wright, a 22-year-old senior at Tennessee, won the title Monday at the USA Diving Winter National Championships.
He was third after the preliminary round but outpointed David Bonuchi 390-360 on the judges' scorecards in the final. Weston Wieser finished third.
After competing for the Volunteers as a junior last spring, Wright is redshirting the 2009-10 season. He transferred to UT from Indian River Community College in 2008.
Wright is the first black member of Tennessee's swimming and diving team.
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