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Divers Thrive at UF on Sunday

Michael Berlfein (FIU Athletics)

GAINESVILLE, Florida (Jan. 17, 2021) – The FIU women's swimming and diving team opened up the 2021 slate of competition on Sunday with a successful showing against in-state foes Florida and Miami, as the Panthers claimed victory in two-of-three events in a competition that featured only divers.

"You know, we don't have many opportunities to practice in water since [Miami Dade College facilities] closed for us due to the Pandemic," said Diving Coach Nick Yang. "We are only practicing in water three times a week. We used to practice in water five-to-six times per week.