Jevon Tarantino
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| Jevon Tarantino | |
| Born | January 30, 1984 Boyton Beach, Florida |
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| Residence | Boca Raton, Florida |
| Nationality |  U.S. |
| Education | University of Tennessee, |
| Occupation | Profesional Diver |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
Javon Tarantino is an American diver. Born January 30, 1984 to Anthony and Birgit Tarantino. He has one sister, Thea, 27 years old. Jevon started diving at 7 years old.
When not diving, Jevon enjoys playing basketball and golf.
Jevon is a member of Fort Lauderdale Diving Team and is coached by David Burgering.
Jevon has been a member of the US National Team for 7 straight years (from 2001 - 2008)
Currently Jevon is practicing of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.
[edit] Accomplishments
5 Time Junior National Champion
4 Time Senior National Champion
2 Time High School State Champion
2001 Goodwill Games ( Brisbane, Australia)
2004 SEC Champion (University of Tennessee)
2004 NCAA Champion (University of Tennesee)
2004 Olympic Trials
- 3 meter Springboard - 5th Place
- 3 meter Synchro - 2nd Place (Teammate: Phil Jones)
2005 World Championship Team (Montreal, Canada)
2006 World Championship Team
2007 AT&T Diving Grand Prix (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
- Event: 3 Meter Synchro
- Result: 3rd Place (Teammate: Chris Colwill)
2007 Communidad de Madrid (Madrid, Spain)
- Event: 3 Meter Synchro
- Result: 3rd Place (Teammate: Chris Colwill)
2007 Italian Grand Prix (Rome, Italy)
- Event: 3 Meter Synchro
- Result: 1st Place (Teammate: Chris Colwill)
2008 World Cup (Beijing, China)
- Event: 3 Meter Synchro
- Result: 6th Place (Teammate: Chris Colwill)
2008 Spring National Championship (Minneapolis, MN)
- Event: 3 Meter Synchro
- Result: 1st Place(Teammate: Chris Colwill)
- Event: 3 Meter Springboard
- Result: 3rd Place
