Kristian Ipsen Video Interview, U.S. Olympic Diver

The 2012 games in London were Kristian Ipsen‘s first Olympic appearance, and Ipsen, 19, had high hopes this summer, and he didn’t disappoint, earning the bronze medal in the 3m snychro event with his diving partner Troy Dumais. In 2009, Ipsen and Dumais took home the silver medal at the Diving World Championships in Rome for the 3m synchro springboard event. Ipsen, who also competes in the 3m springboard individual event, has yet to win gold in a major international tournament, but he isn’t letting the pressure interfere with his game. “And I feel like when I just focus on myself and kind of block everything else out, that’s when I do well,” Ipsen told Uinterview in our exclusive interview.

Ipsen describes his training in preparation for the games as “rigorous,” and if you’ve seen him up on the diving board you understand why. “Diving is a sport where you need to look good on the board and you’re not wearing much [laughs],” he jokes. So what’s his secret? “We practice morning practices four days a week, afternoon practices six days a week. Then we do Pilates, weights, lots of different things,” comments Ipsen. Ouch.

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