Second Medals for Daniela Durevska and Lila Gokiert
Montréal, May 16, 2025 – Arnaud Corbeil (CAMO – CDI Montréal) had not one, but two events lined up on Friday at the Pan-American Aquatic Sports Championships in Medellín, Colombia. And after showing great perseverance, the young Québécois ended the day on the third step of the podium in the boys’ Group A 3m springboard contest.
Despite it being his second competition of the day, Corbeil showed no signs of slowing down. His final score of 433.75 points earned him a spot on the podium behind David Cio (463.90) and Carlos Parra (453.60), both of Mexico.
“It felt good to end the day on a high note. I was a bit disappointed with my performance in the seniors category earlier today, so I absolutely wanted to redeem myself. I thought it would be really hard, but in the end, it didn’t drain me of too much energy. Of course, I’m always aiming for the top, but I’m pretty proud of my bronze medal and my performance,” said Corbeil, as he exited the pool.
In the same event, Samuel McCaffrey (PCDC) finished fifth with 391.80 points.
Just a few hours earlier, Corbeil had taken part in the men’s open competition, where he placed seventh with a score of 318.25. His teammate Emmitt Reesor (TDA – CDI Montréal) earned Canada’s top score in that event, finishing fifth with 325.55 points, while Frank Triana of Cuba dominated the roster with 426.55 points. Montréal’s Thomas Ciprick (PCDC – CDI Montréal) placed ninth with 361.15 points.
Daniela Durevska and Lila Gokiert back on the podium
Also on Friday, Alberta’s Daniela Durevska (CDI Calgary) added a second bronze medal to her haul in Group B, placing third in the girls’ 1m springboard event. She scored a total of 278.85 points to once again climb onto the third step of the podium behind Mexicans Mia Lobato (329.95) and Lia Lobato (324.25).
“I’m super happy with my medal,” exclaimed Durevska, as the day came to a close. “In my last two competitions, I made it to the finals, but I didn’t win any medals. Now I can say that I’ve achieved that goal. I was feeling very confident. I knew I could make it to the podium, and I’m very proud of myself.”
Durevska’s teammate Lila Gokiert (Calgary) followed suit at the end of the day. The athlete from Alberta accumulated 274.05 points in the women’s open 10m platform event, earning the third spot on the podium, behind Mexicans Suri Lobato (286.30) and Maria Moreno (283.85).
It was the second medal of the week for Gokiert, who won gold in Group A on Wednesday.
In the same event, Mathilde Laberge (CAMO – CDI Montréal) finished sixth with 249.75 points.
The diving events at the Pan-American Aquatic Sports Championships will conclude on Saturday. Seven Canadians will be in action.
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