COLLEGIATE BESTS:
Event | Score | Date | Site/Opponent |
1 Meter | 272.10 | 1/13/23 | v. Army |
3 Meter | 302.85 | 1/13/23 | v. Army |
Platform | 192.40 | 2/18/23 | B1G Championships |
2022-23 (Freshman):
- NCAA Diving Zones (3/6-8): Competed for a spot at the NCAA Championship in the 1 Meter (233.40) and 3 Meter (206.75) at the Zone A meet.
- B1G Championships (2/15-18): Traveled to conference championships as an exhibition diver competing in the 1 Meter (210.80), 3 Meter (217.85) and Platform (192.40).
- v. Army (1/13): PR'ed in the 1 (272.10) and 3 Meter (302.85) dives with a pair of zone cuts.
- NC State Invitational (11/17-19): Championship finalist in the Platform and consolation finalist in the 1 Meter, placing 8th (182.00) and 11th overall (254.05).
High School:
- Attended Clear Lake High School with coach Melissa Prince.
- Named a four-time district champion and a three-time regional champion.
- Three-time state finalist.
- Member of the Spanish National Honors Society, Science National Honors Society, and the National Honors Society, as well as Best Buddies.
Personal:
- Dove with Easy Valley Dive Club and Woodlands Diving Academy with coaches Lauren Thiel, Gabi Chereches, Kenny Armstrong, and Dr. Lauren LeRoy.
- Team was named the 2022 USA Team Champions.
- Named a two-time USA Zones qualifier and a four-time AAU National qualifier.
- Daughter of Shelly Weddington and Sibiu Beniquez.
- Has three siblings, Jaida (21), Jonah (16), and Sibella (13).
On Choosing Penn State:
"I chose Penn State because of its incredible academic and athletic opportunities. I am excited to start my career here and build a future for myself!"