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| Steele
JOHNSON |
| Sport |
Diving |
| NOC |
United States
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| Gender | Men |
| Born | 16 Jun 1996
in Indianapolis, IN, USA |
| Height | 1.88 m |
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Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Nashville, TN, USA |
Higher education |
Film - Purdue University: West Lafayette, IN, USA |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
Skateboarding. (nbcolympics.com, 08 Jun 2021) |
Injuries |
A stress fracture to his right foot meant he was unable to compete between November 2017 and January 2018. In April 2018 he competed with the injury at the World Series event in Montreal, QC, Canada. He underwent foot surgery in September 2018 and returned to training in November 2018. He required further operations on the same injury in February 2019, October 2020, and June 2021. (Instagram profile, 14 Jun 2021, 21 Oct 2020; swimswam.com, 15 Nov 2018; fina.org, 28 Apr 2018; swimswam.com, 13 Feb 2019)
He competed with a broken ankle throughout the 2015 season. Doctors advised him to have surgery but he decided to continue competing. He wore a protective boot and used crutches when he was not diving. (nbcolympics.com, 29 Mar 2016)
In 2009 he suffered a major head injury after hitting his head on the 10m platform. The back of his skull was deeply cut and required 33 stitches to close the wound. He was also found to have a concussion, and experienced memory problems after the injury. (nbcolympics.com, 29 Mar 2016; teamusa.org, 18 Jun 2010)
In 2006 he broke his right wrist and every knuckle on his right hand. (nbcolympics.com, 08 Jun 2021) |
Famous relatives |
His brother Race played American football for Purdue University in the United States of America. His father played baseball at Sam Houston State University in the United States of America. (teamusa.org, 01 Jan 2016) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
"I would go to practice every day and, instead of complaining about my workout, I would just go out and love to flip off of the board every day. I never got bored with it from a young age like most kids did." |
General Interest |
Hero / Idol |
US divers David Boudia and Mark Lenzi. (nbcolympics.com, 08 Jun 2021; purduesports.com, 12 Mar 2019) |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He took up diving at age seven. |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete, Photographer |
Languages |
English |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Stove (nbcolympics.com, 08 Jun 2021) |
Other information |
TOKYO TRIAL DISAPPOINTMENT
He withdrew from the 2021 US Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis, IN, United States of America, in order to undergo a third operation on a foot injury he had been troubled by for several years. "I've endured two failed surgeries, years on and off of crutches and have pushed as hard as I physically can, but unfortunately my foot is in too much pain to continue competing at trials. I've been through hell and back with my foot and desperately need this pain to stop. I can barely walk and that makes diving incredibly difficult. The timing of this is devastating. My foot has not been healthy for six years now but over the past few months, my pain has been increasing to a level that is not sustainable to push through anymore. If anyone has seen me recently, you've seen me struggle to walk. I'll share more about all of this later, but know this is a decision that I'm making for my physical, spiritual, and mental health." (Instagram profile, 14 Jun 2021, 09 Jun 2021; swimswam.com, 10 Jun 2021)
OCCUPATION
Alongside diving he works part-time as a freelance videographer for wedding and events. (nbcolympics.com, 08 Jun 2021) |
Awards and honours |
In 2015 and 2018 he was named Purdue University Male Athlete of the Year in the United States of America. (purduesports.com, 01 Aug 2019)
While competing for Purdue University he was named Big Ten Conference Diver of the Year in 2015, 2017, and 2018. He was also named the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America [CSCAA] Diver of the Year in 2015 and 2017. (purduesports.com, 01 Aug 2019) |
Further Personal Information |
Family |
Wife Hilary |
Sport Specific Information |
Training Regime |
From Monday to Friday he trains for up to seven hours a day, and he does a morning strength session on Saturdays. |
Olympic Games |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| Semifinal |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
10m Platform |
447.85 |
| 2 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
10m Platform Synchro |
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World Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 8 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
10m Platform Synchro |
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| 7 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
1m Springboard |
392.50 |
| Semifinal |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
3m Springboard |
394.55 |
| 6 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
10m Platform Synchro |
406.83 |
| 5 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
10m Platform Synchro |
436.35 |
Grand Prix |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 3 |
2020 |
Madrid, ESP |
3m Springboard |
440.15 |
| 2 |
2020 |
Madrid, ESP |
3m Springboard Synchro |
392.67 |
| 7 |
2014 |
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10m Platform |
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| 3 |
2014 |
Gatineau, QC, CAN |
10m Platform |
474.70 |
| 4 |
2014 |
Guanajuato, MEX |
10m Platform |
467.60 |
| 4 |
2014 |
Guanajuato, MEX |
10m Platform Synchro |
398.82 |
| 26 |
2013 |
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10m Platform |
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| 9 |
2013 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA |
10m Platform |
391.95 |
| 30 |
2012 |
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10m Platform |
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| 5 |
2011 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA |
10m Platform Synchro |
388.98 |
| 6 |
2010 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA |
10m Platform Synchro |
375.39 |
Pan American Games |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 5 |
2019 |
Lima, PER |
10m Platform |
448.55 |
| 4 |
2019 |
Lima, PER |
10m Platform Synchro |
368.61 |
World Series |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 5 |
2020 |
Montreal, QC, CAN |
3m Springboard Synchro |
380.01 |
| 15 |
2018 |
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3m Springboard |
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| 10 |
2018 |
Montreal, QC, CAN |
3m Springboard |
397.20 |
| 11 |
2016 |
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10m Platform |
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| 4 |
2016 |
Beijing, CHN |
10m Platform Synchro |
407.10 |
| 3 |
2016 |
Dubai, UAE |
10m Platform Synchro |
419.88 |
| 4 |
2016 |
Kazan, RUS |
10m Platform |
499.75 |
| 4 |
2016 |
Kazan, RUS |
10m Platform Synchro |
438.33 |
| 10 |
2016 |
Windsor, ON, CAN |
10m Platform |
420.10 |
| 6 |
2016 |
Windsor, ON, CAN |
10m Platform Synchro |
412.53 |
| 13 |
2015 |
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10m Platform |
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| 2 |
2015 |
Windsor, ON, CAN |
10m Platform Synchro |
431.52 |
| 4 |
2015 |
Windsor, ON, CAN |
10m Platform |
503.45 |
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