2025-26 YSU Swimming and Diving Roster
Zachary Lao
- Year:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Minneapolis, Minn.
- High School:
- Two Rivers
- Major:
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
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.
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Saturday, April 18
Tuesday, April 14
Tuesday, April 14
