FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – University of Iowa swimming and diving competed at a pair of summer championships in July.
Two Iowa divers were crowned champions at the 2024 AAU National Diving Championships in Ft. Lauderdale. Geneva Pauly earned the platform title, securing first place with 234.75 points. In the one-meter dive, Makayla Hughbanks scored 277.45 to earn gold. Pauly, Lainey Woodward and Simone Beinlich joined Hughbanks in the finals.
All 4️⃣ #Hawkeyes wrap up the trip to Ft. Lauderdale with finals appearances and Mak is the 1-meter champion! 🥇
1. Makayla Hughbanks (277.45)
4. Geneva Pauly (259.50)
8. Lainey Woodward (227.00)
11. Simone Beinlich (205.70) pic.twitter.com/CVcj0QiVwh— Iowa Swim & Dive (@IowaSwimDive) July 22, 2024
The Hawkeyes had three divers reach the finals of the three-meter dive. Hughbanks took second place with 287.95 points, while Pauly scored 276.30 to finish third. Beinlich placed 12th and scored 238.05 points.
At the Summer Nationals in Irvine, California, Olivia Swalley finished 17th in the 400 IM, touching the wall in 4:51.06.
Checking in from Summer Nationals in Irvine! #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/2yeZqYXuPH
— Iowa Swim & Dive (@IowaSwimDive) July 24, 2024
RESULTS
Platform Dive
1. Pauly – 234.75 points
One-Meter Dive
1. Hughbanks – 277.45 points
4. Pauly – 259.50
8. Woodward – 227.00
11. Beinlich – 205.70
Three-Meter Dive
2. Hughbanks – 287.95 points
3. Pauly – 276.30
12. Beinlich – 238.05
400 Individual Medley
17. Swalley – 4:51.06