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| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Born | 2004 North Shore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Diving |
Luke Sipkes (born 2004) is a New Zealand diver specializing in the Men's 10m Platform and 10m Synchronised Platform events.[1][2]
Early Life and Background
[edit]Originally from a rugby background, Sipkes transitioned to diving at the age of 12 after being identified through a recruitment program run by Auckland Diving at his intermediate school.[1]
Career
[edit]Just two years after beginning diving, Sipkes was selected for the 2018 World Juniors Team, showcasing his rapid progression in the sport. He has since established himself as New Zealand’s top-ranked platform diver, achieving the #1 national ranking at the 2022 Nationals.[1]
Sipkes represented New Zealand in both the individual and synchronised 10m platform events at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.[1]
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
[edit]At the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Sipkes competed in both the individual and synchronised 10m platform events.
- **Men's 10m Platform**
* Performance: 279.30 * Result: 12th place (out of 14) * Dive Scores: * Forward 3½ Somersaults: 63.00 * Armstand Back Double Somersault: 33.60 * Reverse 2½ Somersaults: 56.00 * Inward 3½ Somersaults: 38.40 * Back 3½ Somersaults: 34.65 * Forward 2½ Somersaults 1 Twist: 53.65 * Total Gap: 222.00
- **Men's 10m Platform Synchronised**
* Performance: 328.71 * Result: 6th place (5th of 6 teams) * Dive Scores: * Inward Dive: 49.80 * Back 1½ Somersaults ½ Twist: 43.80 * Reverse 2½ Somersaults: 62.16 * Inward 3½ Somersaults: 58.56 * Back 3½ Somersaults: 50.49 * Forward 3½ Somersaults: 63.90 * Total Gap: 101.07[2]
Personal Best Results
[edit]- **Men's 10m Platform**: 367.90 points, achieved at the FINA World Junior Diving Championships, Canada, 4 December 2022.[2]
- **Men's 10m Synchronised**: 328.71 points at the 22nd Commonwealth Games, United Kingdom, 5 August 2022.[2]
- **Mixed 3m Synchronised**: 217.89 points (Silver Medal) at the FINA Diving Grand Prix, Australia, 8 November 2019.[2]
- **Mixed 3m & 10m Team**: 316.90 points at the FINA World Junior Diving Championships, Canada, 27 November 2022.[2]
Personal Life
[edit]In 2022, Luke Sipkes began his Bachelor of Business Studies at Massey University, a field that aligns with his lifelong interest in business and entrepreneurship.[3] Outside of his busy schedule, Sipkes enjoys spending time with friends and working on his car, a Subaru WRX STI family wagon, which is another one of his passions.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Luke Sipkes". New Zealand Olympic Committee. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ a b c d e f "Luke Sipkes - Personal Best Results". World Aquatics. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ a b "Diving Deep for Sport and Academic Triumph". Massey University. Retrieved 2024-11-06.