Sky Corbett-Methot was a Canadian National Team member. At a training camp a week before nationals 2009, she was injured on a vault landing.
In this Gymn.ca exclusive, she opens up about the heart break of injury and later finding success in a new sport! …
Gymn.ca: When and how did you discover diving?
… My favorite thing about gymnastics was the flipping. So while I was recovering from my crushed knee I thought to myself “what other sport can I flip in and not hurt my knees in?” …
The biggest adjustment of switching from gymnastics to diving would be the standard attempt to “stick it” in gym to landing headfirst. …
read the rest of the interview on Gymn.ca – Sky Corbett-Methot
Sky dive
After a very short career as a diver, Sky accepted an NCAA scholarship to Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Congratulations.
MR Times – Athlete swaps out gym for pool
A dream has come true for a Hammond diver who always wanted to compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association
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I am glad to sky doing so well. Such a sweet girl and so much determination. I wish her great success!
Went and watched her in training. She will be an incredible diver. It’s tough to join late though – with judging being a subjective monster – it takes a while to get noticed.
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