The long-standing notion that Black people are not well acclimated to water sports is readily loosing credibility as more and more prove to be world-class aquatic athletes. Most recently, Kristen Hayden became the first Black woman to win a national senior title at the recent USA Diving winter national championships.
Additionally, the 23-year-old Indiana university student will be the first Black diver to compete in the upcoming 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Japan.
Click here to learn more about Kristen Hayden and her extraordinary world champion talent.