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Diving into a new sport

May 8, 2026 • By Magazine Editor

From USA Gymnastics national team to UMBC diving record-breaker, Kaleb Cave's athletic journey defies expectations. After discovering diving through Instagram DMs, this mechanical engineering major overcame a devastating Achilles rupture to break a 14-year-old school record and help lead his team to a championship title.

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