The Queen of NCAA Diving: Megan Neyer

In the early 1980s, collegiate diving witnessed a force it had never seen before and may never see again. Her name was Megan Neyer, and her dominance in NCAA diving wasn’t just impressive, it was historic.

Neyer arrived at the University of Florida in 1981 with expectations already high. But in her freshman season, she exceeded even those. At the inaugural NCAA Women’s Championships in 1982, Neyer captured both the 1-meter and 3-meter springboard titles, helping the Gators secure their first NCAA team title. She wasn’t just winning she was changing the perception of how diving could be done.

Then she did it again. And again. And again.

From 1982 to 1984, Megan Neyer swept the springboard events three years in a row, dominating both boards with a rare blend of precision, power, and poise. After a brief break from competition in 1985, she returned in 1986 for one final act and won both events once more.

By the time she graduated, Neyer had earned eight NCAA individual titles - out of a possible eight, as platform was not an NCAA event back then - a record that still stands unmatched in NCAA women's diving history. Her performances became the gold standard. Her 541.95 on 3-meter remains a Florida Gators record decades later.

Megan Neyer wasn’t just a diver she was a dynasty all by herself. A four-year stretch of perfection, grit, and legacy that will forever be etched into the foundation of NCAA diving.

In summary, Megan Neyer wasn’t just a champion—she was a trailblazer who crushed records, advanced women’s collegiate sport, and then empowered others both inside and outside the diving world.