Andy Jones (diver)

Andrew Francis Jones (born April 21, 1985 in Anchorage, AK) is an American high diver, acrobat, and stuntman.[1]

Education

Jones graduated from Jordan High School in 2003. He went on to receive a B.Sc. from the University of Utah while also a member of the University Dive Team.[2]

College

Jones began competitive diving his senior year in high school. He was a walk member of the University of Utah Swimming and Diving team in his freshman year, 2003-2004. He excelled quickly and competed all four years during his collegiate education. In 2007 he was placed 3rd in the Mountain West Conference 10m Platform Championships.[2]

Cirque du Soleil

Jones was a member of the O show of Cirque du Soleil from 2009-2014.[1]

Red Bull Cliff Diving

Jones has dived with the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series since 2011 and was selected as a permanent member for the 2014 tour.[1][3]

USA Diving

In 2014 Jones was selected to Team USA for the first edition of the FINA High Diving World Cup and finished in 9th place.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Kantowski, Ron (May 3, 2014). "Atop cliff diving platform, there’s only one way down". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  2. 1 2 http://www.utahutes.com/sports/c-swim/mtt/jones_andrew00.html
  3. ↑ http://www.redbullcliffdiving.com/en_US/athlete/andy-jones
  4. ↑ http://www.usadiving.org/2014/08/07/team-usa-set-for-fina-high-diving-world-cup-in-kazan-russia/
  5. ↑ Results
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