Miami Dominates, GT's Fowler Shines at ACC Diving Championships

Recap of the women's 1-meter and men's 3-meter events on Day 2 of the ACC Diving Championships

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:04pm

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The second day of the ACC Diving Championships saw Miami divers Margo O'Meara and Chiara Pellacani finish 1-2 in the women's 1-meter event, while Georgia Tech's Max Fowler won the men's 3-meter competition with an impressive score of 459.75.

Why it matters

The ACC Diving Championships are a key event leading up to the NCAA Championships, showcasing the top diving talent in the conference. Miami's dominance in the women's 1-meter and Georgia Tech's standout performance in the men's 3-meter highlight the competitive nature of the conference and the athletes' drive to excel at the highest level of collegiate diving.

The details

In the women's 1-meter event, Miami divers Margo O'Meara and Chiara Pellacani separated themselves from the field, with O'Meara taking the title with a score of 333.45, just 0.55 points ahead of Pellacani. The men's 3-meter competition saw Georgia Tech's Max Fowler secure the top spot with a remarkable score of 459.75, followed by Miami's Matteo Santoro and SMU's Luke Sitz.

  • The women's 1-meter and men's 3-meter diving events took place on the second day of the ACC Diving Championships on April 10, 2026.
  • Margo O'Meara and Chiara Pellacani's 1-2 finish in the women's 1-meter event occurred during the final round of competition.

The players

Margo O'Meara

A diver for the University of Miami who won the women's 1-meter event at the 2026 ACC Diving Championships with a score of 333.45.

Chiara Pellacani

A diver for the University of Miami who finished second in the women's 1-meter event at the 2026 ACC Diving Championships with a score of 332.20.

Max Fowler

A diver for Georgia Tech who won the men's 3-meter event at the 2026 ACC Diving Championships with a score of 459.75.

Matteo Santoro

A diver for the University of Miami who finished second in the men's 3-meter event at the 2026 ACC Diving Championships with a score of 422.80.

Luke Sitz

A diver for Southern Methodist University who finished third in the men's 3-meter event at the 2026 ACC Diving Championships with a score of 420.60.

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What’s next

The ACC Diving Championships will continue on April 11, 2026, with the women's platform and men's 1-meter events.

The takeaway

The second day of the ACC Diving Championships showcased the depth of talent in the conference, with Miami divers dominating the women's 1-meter event and Georgia Tech's Max Fowler delivering a standout performance in the men's 3-meter competition. These results will undoubtedly impact the overall team standings and set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the championships.