December 6, 2024 | News

Three Pointe-Claire athlete compete at the 2024 World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships

The City of Pointe-Claire would like to congratulate Pointe-Claire athletes Mackenzie-Mai Van Houtte Cachero, Samuel McCaffrey and Dean Calfacacos for their brilliant performances at the 2024 World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships, held in Rio, Brazil.

Mackenzie-Mai Van Houtte Cachero qualified for her first final in the 1m event for girls aged 14-15 at her debut international meet, finishing in 11th place with a score of 286.70 points.

Samuel McCaffrey earned a 12^th place finish in the final of the 1m event for boys aged 16-18 with a score of 422.40 points. He also competed in the boys aged 14-18 synchro 3m event alongside his partner, Emmitt Reesor, where they placed 6^th overall with a score of 251.07 points.

Dean Calfacacos scored 427.40 points in the 10m event for boys aged 16-18, finishing 20th overall.

Pointe-Claire Aquatic Club coach Jim Wynne also attended the event in support of these young divers.

Congratulations to these three athletes on their tremendous performances, hard work and dedication! We wish them all continued success.