Colin Kruer

Photo by: Taris Smith | Louisville Athletics

Position:
Diver
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
New Albany, Ind.
High School:
New Albany

2025-26: During the Dual Meet Season: In the meet against Missouri, he competed in the 3-meter dive, where he finished first in exhibition with a final score of 229.88. In the 1-meter dive he finished first in exhibition as well with a final score of 223.50. Against Cincinnati in the 200 freestyle relay, he swam in exhibition with a split of 26.70. In the platform dive, he scored 262.28. And in the 1-meter dive, he scored 287.85.

Prep: From New Albany, Indiana, Colin Kruer stays close to home to dive for the Cards. He did his club diving right here at Louisville Dive Club with UofL diving coach, Ryan Rougeux. At New Albany High School, under coach Casey Schnieder, Kruer was a four time state qualifier and a high school All-American. He qualified for the finals at the 2024 IHSAA State Championship, placing 8^th. This came after a first place finish at the 2024 IHSAA Sectional Championships. Kruer also took seventh place at the IHSAA State Championships in 2023.

Personal: He is the son of Denise Kruer. He was born August 17, 2005. His major is Exercise Science