A New Champion Crowned in 3M

When he hit the water — the students of Brown cheered.

When his final score was posted — the students of Brown screamed with joy.

And when his closest competitor came up short on his final dive — the students of Brown erupted.

Because “Speedy” had done it.

Jon Speed, a freshman from Brown University (and a decided long shot) had outmatched his competition in the finals of the 3M Diving competition. And he did it with a certain flair that exuded a quiet cool.

He capitalized on a horrific error by Yale’s defending champion Jeff Lichtenstein — that resulted in an incorrect dive — and then proceeded to storm to the lead with successful dive after successful dive.

Did I mention that he also qualified eighth for the finals?

But going first in the final competition didn’t phase Bruno’s freshman sensation — he just quietly went about his business and put up sensational marks. Marks that nobody could catch.

He had done it. He had arrived.