For Immediate Release
March 6, 2009
Wellesley Sports Information
Kate Sorenson to Represent Wellesley Diving at NCAA National Championships
WELLESLEY, Mass. – Wellesley College senior diver Kate Sorenson (Bolton, Mass.) will represent the Blue at the upcoming NCAA National Championships to be held March 18-21 on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
Sorenson makes her second NCAA National Championship appearance after taking 12th place on the 1-meter board and then 14th in the 3-meter competition in 2008, earning honorable mention All-America honors in both events.
"My goal is to compete at my best. If I accomplish this, I know I can be a top contender," said Sorenson. "The fact is, I'm more prepared heading to Nationals this year than last year. I trained in the summer and have been practicing twice a day for most of the season. As a senior, I know this is my last chance to do great at Nationals. I couldn't have done anything more to prepare for this meet. And that's a great feeling."
This season, Sorenson has emerged as one of the premiere divers in the country. Consistently ranking in the top three nationally, the senior was named NEWMAC Diver of the Year after taking top honors in both boards at the NEWMAC Championships. Sorenson was undefeated on both boards all season and hit NCAA qualifying marks in every competition.
The 2009 NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships will be held from March 18-21 at the University of Minnesota’s University Aquatic Center. Macalester College serves as the host.
Kate Sorenson - 2008-09 Diving Scores |
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Date |
1-Meter |
3-Meter |
11/8/08 |
251.1 |
268.65 |
11/15/08 |
274.1 |
291.45 |
11/19/08 |
267.1 |
278.45 |
11/21/08 |
278.25 |
283.87 |
12/3/08 |
281.4 |
277.5 |
1/10/09 |
263.4 |
280.1 |
1/13/09 |
280.49 |
298.87 |
1/17/09 |
273.7 |
273.65 |
1/24/09 |
474 |
503.15 |
1/31/09 |
294.76 |
300 |
2/7/09 |
281.01 |
284.33 |
2/20/09 |
497.2 |
518.9 |
Average (6 dives) |
274.531 |
283.687 |
Average (11 dives) |
485.6 |
511.025 |