Bothell High's Dragland won't be diving for the US team at Olympics


June 25, 2012 · Updated 11:05 AM 

Bothell High graduate Carrie Dragland was back in the area last week and competing at the United States Olympic Team Trials for diving at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

She competed in the synchronized 3-meter springboard event with Bianca Alvarez and on the 10-meter platform event, but didn't qualify for the Olympic team.

Dragland and Alvarez made the finals of the 3-meter.

In the 10-meter, Dragland finished 13th in the semifinals, one spot away from the finals.

The London Olympic Games will take place July 27-Aug. 12.

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