Youngstown State University

• NIL Opportunities

2024-25 (Junior):

• At IU Indianapolis, finished fourth in the one-meter dive with a score of 251.48.
• At the Magnus Cup Invitational at Cleveland State University, finished sixth in the one-meter dive with a score of 242.65.
• Placed sixth in the one-meter dive on Senior Day vs. Cleveland State.
• Finished fourth in the three-meter dive with a score of 208.73 and fifth in the one-meter dive with a score of 227.10 during the season-opening dual vs. St. Bonaventure.

2022-23 (Freshman):

• Set the platform diving record with a score of 231.55.
• Finished 15th in the three-meter dive at the Horizon League Championships with a score of 220.10.
• Placed third in the one-meter dive against Clarion, scoring a 238.58.
• Was YSU’s top finisher in both the men’s one- and three-meter dives against Oakland and IUPUI, placing third in both events with scores of 249.75 and 242.85, respectively.
• Won the three-meter dive against Niagara, scoring a 274.70.
• Finished fourth in the platform dive at the West Virginia Invite with a score of 219.00; was 19th in the one-meter dive, scoring a 229.45.

High School Accolades:

• 3x All-Conference
• 1x All-State
• Team Captain
• 2x Team MVP
• School Record Holder
• 2x Zones Qualifier

Personal:

• Parents are Ben and Jane Lao
• Siblings are Matt and Caitie
• Is a 2024-25 recipient of the Thomas Christopher Smythie Memorial Athletic Scholarship.