Victoria Cervantes was not entirely sure on where she wanted to attend college, but she did know that being challenged as an athlete and student were very important to her. Florida State turned out to be the perfect opportunity for Cervantes to succeed as a student-athlete.
“I chose FSU because I really like the team atmosphere and my coach. The academic area is really good as well, so it is a great balance between academics and diving,” said the freshman diver with a shining smile.
Cervantes started diving at nine years old and was in love with the sport ever since. “I have support from everyone and have amazing friends, which end up being family. I love the adrenaline of flips, of course I get scared, but it’s a nice feeling. I love going to practice and spending time with my friends,” Cervantes said.
While this is Cervantes’ first year as a diver on FSU’s swimming and diving team, she is no stranger to hard work and fierce competition. From Guadalajara, Mexico, Cervantes has represented her country in serval meets. Cervantes was a finalist in the 2018 FINA World Diving Championship in the 10m, along with finishing in third place in the 10m at the Central American Games.