First African American Diving National Champion

In 2010 UT diver Michael Wright competed at the USA Diving Winter Nationals and won the one-meter springboard title, becoming the first African American ever to win a USA diving national title.

  • Written by Betsey B. Creekmore

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  • Title First African American Diving National Champion
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  • Keywords First African American Diving National Champion
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date January 21, 2026
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018