Luke Sipkes

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Luke Sipkes
Personal information
NationalityNew Zealand
Born2004
North Shore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Sport
SportDiving

Luke Sipkes (born 2004) is a New Zealand diver specializing in the Men's 10m Platform and 10m Synchronised Platform events.[1][2]

Early life

Originally from a rugby background, Sipkes transitioned to diving at the age of 12 after being identified through a recruitment program run by Auckland Diving at his intermediate school.[1]

Career

Just two years after beginning diving, Sipkes was selected for the 2018 World Juniors Team, showcasing his rapid progression in the sport. He has since established himself as New Zealand’s top-ranked platform diver, achieving the #1 national ranking at the 2022 Nationals.[1]

Sipkes represented New Zealand in both the individual and synchronised 10m platform events at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.[1] At the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Sipkes competed in both the individual and synchronised 10m platform events.[citation needed]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Luke Sipkes". New Zealand Olympic Committee. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  2. "Luke Sipkes - Personal Best Results". World Aquatics. Retrieved 2024-11-06.

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