Jefferson lands spot at National Championships

Nick Jefferson earned selection to the NCAA Division II National Championships with his performance at Kenyon College.
Nick Jefferson earned selection to the NCAA Division II National Championships with his performance at Kenyon College.

Tiffin's Nicholas Jefferson did what he had to do to land a spot at the NCAA National Diving Championships, hitting the requisite score to earn admission as TU competed at a couple of Last Chance meets on Feb. 23.

Jefferson, competing in 3 meter dive, hit a score of 492.25 at the Kenyon Fast Chance Invitational. The score was good enough to push him over the top and land a spot at the National Championships.

Tiffin also competed at the University of Michigan and posted some other noteworthy marks. Jonah Sumfleth hit a season best 21.13 in the 50 freestyle, good for second place. Meanwhile Nathan Marr also hit a personal best of 1:01.10 in the 100 breaststroke.