Rainbow Warriors & Wahine Prepare for Crucial Weekend of Competition
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The University of Hawai’i swimming and diving teams are gearing up for a busy weekend,with the women’s team hosting Alaska-Fairbanks and both squads competing on the mainland. The Rainbow wahine will face the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks in their final home meet of the season on Friday, while the diving teams head to Los Angeles for the Bruin Diving Invitational, running from Friday, January 9th, through Sunday, January 11th.
Rainbow Wahine Aim to Extend Winning Streak
The Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine (3-2, 1-1 Big West) enter Friday’s meet against the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks (4-2, 2-0 PCSC) on a high note, having secured back-to-back victories against BYU (163-136) and Pacific Lutheran (136-72). These wins demonstrate the team’s growing momentum as the season progresses.
Leading the charge for the Rainbow Wahine is senior Holly Nelson, recently named Big West Athlete of the Week.Nelson’s performance
Diving Standout Shines at Recent Competition
Juan Esteban Ramirez Tamayo showcased his talent by sweeping both the 1-meter (338.40) and 3-meter (386.18) competitions. Notably, Tamayo’s 3-meter score ranks as the eighth-highest in programme history, highlighting his potential for continued success.
Weekend Schedule & How to Follow
Here’s a breakdown of the weekend’s events:
Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine vs. Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks
- Date: Friday, January 9th
- Time: 5:00 p.m.HT
- Location: Duke Kahanamoku Aquatics Complex – Honolulu, O’ahu
- Live stats: SwimCloud
- Social Media: Instagram | X | Facebook
Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors Intrasquad Scrimmage
- Date: friday, January 9th
- Time: 5:00 p.m. HT
- Location: duke Kahanamoku Aquatics Complex – Honolulu, O’ahu
- Live Stats: SwimCloud
- Social Media: Instagram | X | Facebook
UCLA Diving Invitational
- Date: Friday, January 9th – Sunday, January 11th
- Location: Spieker Aquatics Centre – los Angeles, Calif.
- Live Stats: DiveMeets
Fans can follow the Rainbow Wahine’s home meet via live stats on SwimCloud and stay updated on all the action through the team’s social media channels. The Bruin Diving Invitational will offer a challenging test for the Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine divers as they compete against some of the nation’s top talent.
