Harrogate Diving Club Alumni
Harrogate District Diving Club has developed a strong reputation as one of the UK's leading grassroots diving programmes, producing Olympians, international athletes, and elite coaches.
Jack Laugher
Jack began his diving journey in Harrogate before becoming one of Britain's most successful divers.
He is the only British diver to have won multiple medals at an Olympic games - winning both gold and silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics, adding further Olympic medals in Tokyo. He has frequently credited Harrogate as a key part of his development.
Oliver Dingley
Oliver trained in Harrogate before representing Ireland at the Olympic Games. Dingley became the first Irish diver to compete at an Olympics, reaching the final of the men's 3m springboard event in Rio 2016.
Damian Ball
Damian is a former Harrogate diver and coach, he established Harrogate District Diving Club as an independent organisation in 1999 and later became National Diving Coach for Ireland.
Former Harrogate coaches Ady Hinchliffe and Andy Banks both went on to coach at Olympic level, including with the Australian national team.
Beyond its Olympians, Harrogate has developed numerous regional and national competitors and continues to nurture emerging talent. The club was named Swim England's National Diving Club of the Year in 2024 and remains an important pathway for young divers in Yorkshire and beyond.
From its base at Active Harrogate (Hydro), the club's alumni have contributed significantly to British and Irish diving, demonstrating the impact a community club can have on the international stage.