Stanford University divers achieved strong results at the 2026 NCAA Zone E Championships, held March 9-11 at Northern Arizona University. Two Cardinal athletes—Misha Andriyuk and Gunnar Grubbs—qualified for the NCAA Championship in Atlanta, scheduled for March 25-28 at Georgia Tech.
Misha Andriyuk, a returning Zone E champion, secured his spot in Atlanta with a second-place finish on the platform, scoring a cumulative 747.85 over 12 dives. He also qualified in the 3-meter springboard, placing sixth with a total score of 706.00. His final dive in the 3-meter event—a Forward 4 ½ Somersault Tuck—scored 77.90 and propelled him to qualification.
Gunnar Grubbs will compete in all three diving events—1-meter, 3-meter, and platform—at the NCAA Championship. He qualified in the 3-meter with a final score of 373.35, finishing in the top-four in three of the six rounds. Grubbs also placed third on the platform and seventh in 1-meter diving.
Grant Schneider reached the finals in both the 3-meter and platform events, finishing 14th in the 3-meter prelims (328.75) and 10th in the platform prelims (335.80).
Frequently Asked Questions
What events will Gunnar Grubbs compete in at the NCAA Championship?
Gunnar Grubbs will compete in the 1-meter, 3-meter, and platform diving events at the NCAA Championship.
How did Misha Andriyuk qualify for the NCAA Championship?
Misha Andriyuk qualified for the NCAA Championship by finishing second in the platform dive and sixth in the 3-meter springboard at the NCAA Zone E Championships.
What was Gunnar Grubbs’ best dive at the Zone E Championships?
Gunnar Grubbs’ best dive at the Zone E Championships was a Back 2 ½ Somersault Pike, scoring 66.00 points.
What does this level of success say about the future of Stanford’s diving program?
