Swim & Dive’s Ruska Lehtonen Named American Conference Diver of the Week

MIAMI – FIU diver Ruska Lehtonen was named the American Conference Diver of the Week, as introduced by the convention workplace Tuesday afternoon.
 
Lehtonen turned in an excellent efficiency throughout FIU’s twin meet in opposition to Florida Atlantic on Jan. 31–Feb. 1, posting prime scores on the diving boards. In Friday’s platform occasion, the Helsinki, Finland native claimed first place with a rating of 269.03, recording a zone reduce and registering a top-five platform rating in program historical past.
 
On Saturday, Lehtonen adopted with a first-place end on the 3-meter board, incomes one other zone reduce with a rating of 293.10.
 
The honor marks the fourth Diver of the Week award of Lehtonen’s profession.

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FIU prepares for the First Chance Meet on Friday, Feb. 13 in Coral Gables, Fla. earlier than the American Conference Swimming & Diving Championships from Feb. 18 – Feb. 21 in Greensboro, N.C.

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