ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Columbia first-year divers Michelle Lee and Briget Rosendahl wrapped up their week at the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships on Wednesday with a pair of top-15 finishes in the platform diving competition.
 
"Bridget and Michelle became the first zones finalists for Columbia women's diving in many years," said Columbia diving coach Scott Donie. "They both had a good opportunity to qualify for the NCAA meet. They are definitely capable of competing on the national stage. I am confident that they will continue to improve and we will be back next year and hope for a better result. Overall, this was a fantastic season for both of our freshmen divers."
 
The duo started off the week competing in Monday's 3-meter competition, with Rosendahl advancing to the finals and placing 18th overall with a cumulative score of 486.05.
 
Wednesday's action saw both young Lions move on to the platform diving finals, after Rosendahl was 12th in prelims at 202.80 and Lee just behind her in 13th with a score of 201.75. In the final five dives, Lee moved up five spots to finish eighth overall with a cumulative 413.80 while Rosendahl maintained her position to place 12th with a 400.80.
 
The conclusion of the event marks the end of the Columbia women's swimming and diving team's 2018-19 campaign.
 
Platform Finals
8. Michelle Lee – 413.80
12. Briget Rosendahl – 400.80
 
Platform Prelims
12. Briget Rosendahl – 202.80
13. Michelle Lee – 201.75
 
3-Meter Finals
18. Briget Rosendahl – 486.05
 
3-Meter Prelims
17. Briget Rosendahl – 253.35
37. Michelle Lee – 229.80
 
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