LIAM STONE - SPRINGBOARD


  • Commonwealth Games (2022, 2018, 2014)
  • World Champs/Cup (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)
  • Junior Worlds (2014, 2012, 2010)
Liam began diving when he was 7 years old and is now a 3x Commonwealth Games athlete. Specialising in the Men’s 3m events, Liam recently finished 10th and 7th at the World Championships with synchro partner Frazer Tavener. Liam was awarded a diving scholarship at the University of Tennessee where he completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Kinesiology. He now works as a personal trainer and physio assistant. Liam is also our athlete representative for Diving New Zealand.
Follow Liam @_liamstone_

BRADEN RUMPIT - HIGH DIVING

Credit Mike Lewis and World Aquatics                                                                      Credit Ali A. Alhalwachi and World Aquatics
Braden began diving at 9 years old after trying the one meter springboard during swim lessons. After diving in springboard and platform events throughout highschool and college Braden transitioned into competing in 27 meter high diving and cliff diving events. Braden loves the adrenaline rush that comes with every high dive and the adventure of diving in new spots around the world.
World Champs/Cup 2023, 2024, 2025
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2023, 2024, 2025

SOPHIE DERBYSHIRE - SPRINGBOARD

​My name is Sophie and I specialize in springboard events. I was a competitive gymnast and swimmer until I was thirteen but began diving at age nine. 
I started diving in Dunedin after watching an event on the t.v and being confident that it would be easy for me to pick up. My family moved to Wellington when I was fifteen, and in 2025 I was awarded with the World Aquatics Diving Scholarship to train in Toronto. I am now based in Wellington where I am studying a double degree in Law, International Relations and French. I really enjoy the feeling of flying, perfecting my dives and competing.
@sophiederbyshirediving
World Junior Diving Championships (2024)
Canada Cup (2026)
American Cup (2026)

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