By: Danny Chen
Minnesota sent three divers to the NCAA championships last season.
This year, eight Gophers qualified at the NCAA Zones, a three-day event that wrapped up on Wednesday.
A rule change effective this season broadened the NCAA championships field.
Now, any diver placing in the top 12 of any event in the NCAA Zones — 1-meter, 3-meter or platform — can dive in all three at the NCAA championships without qualifying for the specific event.
Diving coach Wenbo Chen said the new rule makes it fair for everybody.