Two Moultrie Divers Selected for USA Diving's National Team

Carson Tyler and Niday Represent Small Georgia Town on Elite Squad

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Two divers from the small, rural town of Moultrie, Georgia have been selected for the 17-member USA Diving National Team. Carson Tyler, a 2024 Olympian, and the team's youngest member, Niday, will represent the southwest Georgia community on the elite squad.

Why it matters

Moultrie is an unlikely hotbed for elite diving talent, with a population under 15,000. The selection of two divers from the small town highlights the community's commitment to developing world-class athletes despite limited resources and opportunities typically found in larger metropolitan areas.

The details

Carson Tyler and Niday were among the 17 divers chosen for the USA Diving National Team. Tyler, a 2024 Olympian, and Niday, the team's youngest member, both hail from the small town of Moultrie, Georgia, which has a population under 15,000 people.

  • The 17-member USA Diving National Team was announced on February 22, 2026.

The players

Carson Tyler

A 2024 Olympian diver from Moultrie, Georgia.

Niday

The youngest member of the USA Diving National Team, also from Moultrie, Georgia.

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What’s next

The USA Diving National Team will begin training and competition in preparation for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

The takeaway

The selection of two divers from the small town of Moultrie, Georgia to the USA Diving National Team demonstrates that elite athletic talent can be found in unexpected places, and that with the right resources and community support, athletes from anywhere can reach the highest levels of their sport.