Michele Anne Mitchell (born January 10, 1962, in

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) is a former diver from the

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. She is a two-time Olympic medalist on the 10-meter platform, winning silver in

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and

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. In 1988 she was inducted into the

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Athletic Hall of Fame and the

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in 1995. Formerly the longtime diving coach at UA, she is the director of operations for the swimming and diving teams.arizonawildcats.com
- Ojeda Named Arizona Head Diving Coach - 2011-12-08 A four-time All-American at

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, Mitchell's accomplishments also include 1986 Sullivan Award nominee, 1989 Lawrence J. Johnson Award, 2009 Phil Boggs Award, nine-time U.S. national champion, 1985 World

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Cup champion, 1987

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champion, four-time U.S. Olympic Committee Athlete of the Year honoree, and American record holder for platform diving, 479.40 points for an eight-dive list. Mitchell is also the most decorated diver in Arizona history. She serves the sport today by holding notable roles in the collegiate and world diving communities, including chair, NCAA Swimming and Diving Rules Committee, and chair,

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, Committee for Competitive Excellence and Head Diving Coach,

. Mitchell has also shared her knowledge of the sport through television. Her television resume includes the 1992 Olympic Trials and Games, the 1994 and 1995 NCAA Women's Championships, and the 1993 World University Games. During the summer of 1996, she anchored the in-stadium radio broadcasts for diving at the Olympic Games in Atlanta and was the bungee jump analyst for the ESPN X-Games.

Education

Mitchell earned a

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in English in 1983, with a minor in athletic coaching and secondary education. She received her

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in sports administration in December 2000 and a

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in education psychology in May 2007, all from the

References

External links

Arizona Wildcats.com - Swimming & Diving - Dr. Michele Mitchell
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Education

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