Plymouth Diving Dazzles at National Championships—Medals, Champions, and a Phenomenal Third Place Finish!
Plymouth Diving soared to new heights at the 2025 Swim England Diving National Age Group Championships, wrapping up an unforgettable weekend with 3rd place overall in the battle to be crowned England’s top Age Group Club—a phenomenal team achievement!
The four-day spectacle saw the nation’s best young divers aged 10–18 go head-to-head in the 1m, 3m and Platform events. Plymouth’s talented team of 15, all proudly qualified through regional events, brought fire, focus and flair to the national stage—and they delivered in style.
Group D’s rising stars—Theo Wills, Bobby Cole and Myia Lilley—showed nerves of steel and hearts full of promise in their national debuts. Bobby shone with top 10 finishes across all boards, placing 10th on 1m, 8th on 3m, and 6th on Platform. Theo wasn’t far behind, placing 11th on both 1m and 3m, and 8th on Platform. Myia held her own in a tough field and impressed with 17th on 1m, 16th on 3m and a fantastic 10th on Platform.
In Group C, Plymouth’s girls—Alice Jones, Teagan Mousley and Libby Edelson—put in strong, consistent showings. Libby earned 19th on 1m, 11th on 3m, and 13th on Platform; Teagan took 17th, 19th, and 18th across the boards; and Alice wowed with 8th on Platform, 18th on 1m, and 22nd on 3m. But it was Seth Greentree who brought home the big results: 7th on 1m and a sensational double silver on 3m and Platform—what a performance!
Group B brought the medals in style, with Will Heath, Oscar Westbury, and Poppy Jones claiming four individual podium finishes. Oscar earned 10th on 1m, 9th on 3m, and 6th on Platform. Will had a championship to remember—6th on 1m, and a double gold triumph on 3m and Platform to retain his National Champion crown. Poppy sparkled with silver on 1m, bronze on Platform and showed great resilience despite a tough 3m round to finish in 16th place.
In Group A, Plymouth’s most experienced divers brought their A-game. Louie McCue racked up 6th on 1m, 4th on Platform, and an outstanding silver on 3m. Eva Lang claimed 14th on 1m, 7th on Platform and a narrowly missed medal with 4th on 3m. Evie Royal finished strong in 4th on 1m and 8th on 3m.
Among the girls, Rose McCabe and Madeleine Elliott stole the show. Rose delivered a golden moment with 1st place on 1m and 5th on 3m. Madeleine, in her swan song competition, went out in style—5th on 1m, silver on 3m and gold on Platform, securing her National Champion title and closing her career with grace and glory.
Plymouth’s success didn’t stop at individual events—the synchro boards brought even more celebration! Theo and Bobby teamed up for 5th in the C/D Open Synchro. Teagan, alongside Southend’s Mollie Cotter, claimed a brilliant silver in the C/D Girls Synchro, while Myia and Alice placed 12th. In the A/B Open, Louie and Oscar grabbed a hard-earned bronze.
But the ultimate synchro showdown came in the A/B Girls event, where Poppy and Madeleine dazzled the judges with a gold-medal performance. Pushed all the way by Rose and Evie which enhanced the showdown, who finally finished in silver position.
This incredible run of success wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of the whole Plymouth Diving family. Huge thanks go to all the divers, parents, and volunteers whose dedication fuels the club’s continued excellence. Deep appreciation also to Plymouth Active, and sponsors Pilkington Estates and Wollens Law for their vital support. And finally—to the heartbeat of it all—coaches Tommy Davis and Fito Gutierrez, whose expert guidance inspired every dive this weekend.
