Illinois swim & dive concludes season in Ann Arbor, sends off two program greats
Senior Madelyn Crosby exits the pool after completing her dive during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 22. Crosby placed 54 at the NCAA Diving Championship with a score of 214.35.
March 9, 2022
The Illinois swim & dive team competed in Ann Arbor, Michigan this week for a shot at the NCAA Diving Championship.
Five Illinois divers qualified to compete in the meet, however, only three traveled to Ann Arbor.
Sophomore Taylor Michael, who qualified for the one-meter and three-meter dive, suffered a concussion that forced her to withdraw from the meet.
Sophomore Allison Landis, who qualified for the one-meter dive, chose not to compete in the meet.
Day one saw seniors Taylor Shegos and Madelyn Crosby conclude their Illinois careers in the one-meter dive.
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Shegos, a 2020 All-American, finished in 27th place with a score of 248.05. Shegos wrapped up her career as a school record holder in both one-meter and three-meter diving.
Crosby also finished her Illinois career as a strong and consistent contributor to the diving team, finishing the meet in 54th place with a score of 214.35.
Day two saw sophomore Brooke Michael finish in 30th place with a score of 248.55 in the three-meter dive.
Michael finished off a productive 2021-2022 season that saw her break her personal bests on multiple occasions this season, establishing a more permanent role on the diving team.
No Illinois divers advanced to the finals round or qualified for the NCAA Diving Championship.
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