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A young diver from Donaghadee is looking to take another step towards his Olympic dream when he travels to America next month to take part in the Ripfest performance training camp.

12-year-old Logan Black won the Junior Irish National Championship last year, and as a result was selected to represent Ireland at the Tri-Nations, which pitted the best young divers from Ireland, Scotland and Wales against each other.

At the camp in Indiana, Logan will be part of a program that was developed by 2008 USA Olympic Head Coach John Wingfield in an attempt to improve his technical ability, and also his psychological and personal development as an athlete.

Logan will travel to the States alongside his parents Jonny and Nicole on August 10th, who say they are 'so proud' of Logan's achievements.

"Logan is an all-rounder when it comes to sports, from no age he has excelled at every sport he has tried, from boxing, football, gymnastics and trampolining to Olympic weightlifting," Nicole told Belfast Live.

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"Logan started diving recreationally with his dad and brother after swimming lessons and quickly developed a passion for it. We spoke with the diving coach who suggested we bring him along for a taster session, after which he was hooked.

"We were not surprised when Logan progressed quickly into the competitive squad, he spent every given opportunity practicing his somersaults on the trampoline at home so he could put them into action on the boards.

"We are so proud of Logan and his dedication to the sport. We hope his trip to America will develop as an athlete and help him achieve his ultimate dream of representing his country at an elite standard."

Logan is excited about the opportunity to improve his all-round game while in America.

"I'm thrilled to get the opportunity to dive in America. I am looking forward to meeting new people and training alongside divers from all over the world," he said.

"The thing I am looking forward to most is training in the outdoor pool and getting the chance to dive off the 10m board, for the first time. I hope the coaches can help me perfect my 1.5's in all directions and teach me to add twists to my dives.

"I am both excited and nervous, I know the training will be tough but I hope to have a lot of fun too."

Logan has been part of Diving Academy Northern Ireland for just under two years, and head coach Joan Dunlop who said Logan is 'a dream to coach'.

"Logan is every coaches dream as this young lad not only wants to train and learn he has the drive to be the best, a quality hard to find especially in someone so young," she said.

"Outside of his training he has his mum trailed all over north & south of Ireland looking for pools where he can do additional training. Logan's drive and sheer determination is clearly demonstrated through winning many competitions over the last 2 years he continually smashes his personal best.

"In his short time in the sport he is showing ability above his years and made it very quickly onto the competitive squad. He certainly is a force to be reckon with. I am super excited for him to get this amazing opportunity to be trained in America by some of the top coaches in the world.

"Logan is an absolute pleasure and honour to coach and i see him as family as i know he will be in my life for many more years to come.

"When i think of Logan this quote always pops into mind 'Don't limit your challenges' challenge your limits'. I can't wait to see what the future brings for him"

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