OlympianDiving

Chris Colwill

Olympian 2012, 2008

news from athlete's sport

Diver Krysta Palmer’s Long Comeback Trail Continues At The Pan Am Games
Palmer is set to compete in her first international 3-meter individual contest since winning bronze in Tokyo.
Oct 24, 2023
A Second Trip To Japan Brings Excitement, Opportunity For Diver Hailey Hernandez
Hernandez, a junior-to-be at Texas, finished ninth in the 3-meter in Tokyo. She’s back this month for the worlds.
Jul 21, 2023

Athlete Bio

Height

5’10”

Education

University of Georgia

Personal

Fun Facts: Chris listens to rock (prefers Linkin Park), likes to play golf and enjoys watching TV...Fun Facts: He is hearing impaired (with 60 percent hearing loss) and says it can be an advantage when competing...Fun Facts: His favorite shows are

Career Highlights

10-time national champion
2007 Italian Grand Prix, gold medal
Bronze medalist on 3-meter in three 2007 FINA Grand Prix meets
2009 FINA World Series, silver medal
Eighth on 3-meter at 2009 FINA World Championships
Fourth on 3-meter at 2006 FINA World Cup
2008 Olympic Games, fourth place in synchronized diving, 12th place in individual diving
2012 Olympic Games, 5th place in individual 3m
10-time national champion
2007 Italian Grand Prix, gold medal
Bronze medalist on 3-meter in three 2007 FINA Grand Prix meets
2009 FINA World Series, silver medal
Eighth on 3-meter at 2009 FINA World Championships
Fourth on 3-meter at 2006 FINA World Cup
Olympic Experience: 2008 Olympic Games, fourth place in synchronized 3-meter diving, 12th place in individual 3-meter
Olympic Experience: 2012 Olympic Games, 18th place in individual 3-meter