Reuben Ross

Reuben Ross (born December 5, 1985) is a Canadian diver. He won a gold medal in the men's 3m or 3m synchronized events at the Canadian Nationals from 2008 to 2011 .[1] Ross competed in the individual 3m springboard and 10m platform events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.[2] At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the 3m springboard synchronized event with Alexandre Despatie.[2]

Reuben Daniel Ross
Personal information
Full nameReuben Ross
Born (1985-12-05) December 5, 1985
Regina, Saskatchewan
Sport
Country Canada
Event(s)3m springboard,
3m synchro
PartnerAlexandre Despatie
Medal record
Men's Diving
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Rome Springboard Synchro
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 DelhiSpringboard synchro
Silver medal – second place 2010 Delhi3 m springboard

In 2011, Ross earned sixth place in the 3m event at the FINA World Championships. He won gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games with Despatie in the 3m synchro adding to his individual silver in the 3m.

In 2012, he finished 10th in the 3m springboard event at the FINA World Cup and finished fifth in the 3m synchro event with partner Alexandre Despatie.[3]

Ross grew up in Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan,[4] and currently lives in Edmonton, Alberta with his wife and two children.

Accomplishments
  • 2011: Gold medal on 3m at the Summer Senior National Championships in Edmonton
  • 2011: Gold medal on 3m synchro at the Winter Senior National Championships (with Alexandre Despatie)
  • 2010: Gold medal on 3m synchro springboard at the Commonwealth Games (with Alexandre Despatie)
  • 2009: Bronze medal on 3m synchro springboard at the World Aquatics Championships (with Alexandre Despatie)
  • 2009: Gold medal on 3m at ACC Conference championships
  • 2009: Gold medal on 1m and 3m at Winter Senior National Championships in Calgary
  • 2008: Gold medal on 3m at the NCAA Men's Div I Diving Championships
  • 2008: Gold medal on 3m, 10m and 10m synchro with Riley McCormick at the Winter Senior National Championships
  • 2006: Silver medal on 3m synchro and 4th place on 3m at the Summer Senior National Championships

Civil Engineering degree from the University of Miami.

References
  1. "Diving Plongeon Canada, Reuben Ross". Retrieved April 5, 2012.
  2. "Reuben Ross Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
  3. "Reuben Ross". Team Canada - Official Olympic Team Website. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  4. "About Pilot Butte". Town of Pilot Butte. Retrieved 2020-09-30.


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