For the third time this season, UNC junior Anton Down-Jenkins was named the ACC Diver of the Week–following a spectacular performance in the Tar Heels’ recent win over Duke.

The league announced the news on Tuesday, as Down-Jenkins swept the springboard events against the Blue Devils on Jan. 29.

A native of Wellington, New Zealand, Down-Jenkins posted a score of 370.13 on the 1-meter springboard and a score of 431.03 in the 3-meter event.

He and the Tar Heels currently have their sights set on the upcoming ACC Championships, which will take place in Greensboro from Feb. 17-20.

 

 

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