Born on June 9, 2004, Carson Tyler swiftly ascended the ranks of American diving and established himself as a formidable competitor on both the national and international stages. He was a diver for the Indiana Hoosiers. Tyler has secured three NCAA Championships. Tyler's journey began at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia. He has earned four varsity letters under the guidance of coach John Fox. He is a two-time GHSA State Champion and Georgia diving state record holder. Tyler graduated as a Scholar Athlete with honors. He honed his skills at the Moss Farms Diving Club and became a two-time junior national champion. He earned three top-three finishes at junior nationals and represented the U.S. at the 2019 Junior Pan-American Championships. Tyler won a bronze medal in the 10-meter mixed synchronized platform with partner Delaney Schnell at the 2022 World Championships. He qualified for the U.S. Olympic Diving Team in the men's 10-meter platform and three-meter springboard events. Tyler's qualification marked him only the third American to achieve this feat following in the footsteps of legends Greg Louganis and Mark Ruiz.
During the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, Carson Tyler clinched the top spot in the men's 10-meter platform with a combined score of 965.45 and went past 2020 Olympian Brandon Loschiavo. He also secured his place in the three-meter springboard event, finishing second behind teammate and 2020 silver medalist Andrew Capobianco. Tyler attended Indiana University. He earned a bronze medal on the platform at the Big Ten Championships and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week as a freshman. In his sophomore year, he was crowned Big Ten Champion on both the one-meter and platform and earned the title of Big Ten Diver of the Championships alongside Capobianco. Beyond the pool, Tyler enjoys video games and sports. He has a keen interest in music, and aspires to be a DJ someday. Tyler looks up to diver Mark Lenzi and dreams of meeting Kanye West.
Carson Tyler's Age
Carson Tyler is 20 years old as of August 2024.
Carson Tyler's Other Physical Attributes
Attribute | Measurement |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Age | 20 years old |
Hair Color | Brown |
Gender | Male |
Carson Tyler's Height
Carson Tyler is 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) tall. Tyler’s height provides better balance and leverage during dives, which enhances performance in events like the 10m platform and 3m springboard and allows for more effective rotation and body positioning, crucial elements in executing complex dive maneuvers.
Carson Tyler's Awards and Accomplishments
Carson Tyler won a bronze medal in the 10-meter mixed synchronized platform at the 2022 World Championships in Budapest.
Carson Tyler became the third American to qualify for the Olympics in the men's 10m platform and 3m springboard events during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Carson Tyler secured victories in the men's 10 m platform and finished second in the 3 m springboard at the Olympic Trials.
Carson Tyler received the "IU Athlete of the Year" award for the 2023-24 school year.
Carson Tyler also has two NCAA Championship titles to his name.
FAQ's On Carson Tyler Age
A. Carson Tyler was born on June 9, 2004.
A. Carson Tyler went to Colquitt County High School and later joined Indiana University.
A. Carson Tyler plays for Indiana Hoosiers.
A. Carson Tyler hails from Moultrie, Georgia, United States.