Athletic Background
Lita has consistently performed at a high level in competition, showcasing her ability to remain steady under pressure. She is a seven-time Dutch national champion and has won multiple medals at prestigious international meets, including the Bergen Open, Gamma Cup, Eindhoven Diving Cup, Scottish open and Amsterdam Diving Cup. In 2024, she achieved a finals placement at the EJK, finishing 10th overall on both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards. Additionally, she holds the title of Belgian Champion on the 1m and 3m boards. At the beginning of 2025, she qualified for the EJK again.

Personal Records

• 1m Springboard: 320.95 (B category, 8 dives)
• 3m Springboard: 329.60 (B category, 8 dives)
• 1m springboard: 369,83 (A category, 9 dives)
• 3m springboard: 361,25 (A category, 9 dives)

Strengths
Lita is a determined and resilient athlete who consistently delivers strong performances in competition. Her mental toughness and perseverance set her apart, allowing her to perform steadily under pressure. Driven by passion and a relentless desire to improve, she is highly motivated to reach the top level of her sport.

Areas for Improvement
Refining backward entry techniques and reverse/gainer technique
Working on new and more difficult dive progressions

Athletic Goals
Lita’s ultimate goal is to compete at the Olympic Games and World Championships. She is determined to continue improving her dives, perfecting her technique and difficulty level to achieve international success. She wants to work to more dives on both 1 and 3m. Inspired by elite divers like Else Praasterink, she sees college diving as the perfect opportunity to take her career to the next level.

Diving Focus & Progressions
Lita specializes in springboard diving, with a strong focus on developing new dives. Some of her key dives include:

1m Springboard optional Dives
•⁠  ⁠403B, 105B, 303B, 203B, 305c
3m Springboard optional Dives
•⁠  ⁠405C, 107C/B, 205C/B, 305C
•⁠  ⁠Currently working on 5152D

Academics
Lita will graduate high school in June/July 2026. She is currently exploring academic interests in psychology and architecture, looking for a college environment where she can excel both athletically and academically.