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Rose Bowl Aquatic Center coach says Pasadena will host diving for LA28
Summary
Jean Luc Miralda, head diving coach at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, described facility features and confirmed the center will host diving competitions and training for LA28, welcoming international athletes for competition and preparation.
Jean Luc Miralda, head diving coach at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, described the facility and its role in LA28, saying Pasadena will host diving competition and training sessions for the Games.
"We are a full, aquatics facility with two 50-meter pool decks, a full diving well, 18 feet deep water...we are excited to be hosting the LA 28 or staging the LA 28 Olympics for the diving venue," Miralda said.
Facility and event details: Miralda said the center will receive high-caliber international athletes and serve as a venue and training hub for about 12 days of competition. He explained diving’s variety — 1-meter and 3-meter boards and platform events — and discussed scoring factors such as degree of difficulty and execution.
Historical note and local significance: Miralda highlighted that the facility was built with funding tied to the 1984 Olympics and called the Aquatic Center "the gem of Pasadena," noting the opportunity to showcase the venue on an international stage.
Next steps and local impact: Miralda framed the hosting as both a sporting opportunity and a chance to spotlight the facility and the community; no details on spectator capacity, ticketing or city logistics were provided in the interview.
