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Mission Viejo will welcome diving teams from Australia, France, the Netherlands, and Team USA as they prepare for the upcoming Olympic Summer Games. Led by the Mission Viejo Nadadores Foundation, training camps will begin soon, utilizing the city’s advanced diving facilities. Mayor Robert Ruesch is optimistic about the economic benefits and community engagement these events will bring. The Australian team plans to adapt to outdoor conditions while a cooperative agreement with the Netherlands secures continued training access and funding support. Mission Viejo aims to strengthen ties with international athletes leading up to the 2028 Olympics.
Mission Viejo, California will host diving teams from Australia, France, the Netherlands, and Team USA as they prepare for the pre-2028 Olympic Summer Games. This initiative has been announced by the Mission Viejo Nadadores Foundation, which is poised to facilitate training camps in the city starting in the coming years leading up to the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.
Mission Viejo’s Mayor, Robert Ruesch, expressed enthusiasm about welcoming these international teams, highlighting the city’s investment in a state-of-the-art diving facility that will support the athletes. The Dr. Ron O’Brien Dive Well, a premier training venue, has been designated as a key site for the divers during their preparation for the Olympics.
Training camps are scheduled for 2026 and 2027, in addition to sessions in 2028. The Australian team, coached by Adrian Hinchliffe, will hold a training camp in 2026 to adapt to conditions that resemble an outdoor diving environment. Additionally, the city has entered into a multi-year cooperative agreement with Team Netherlands, which will allow their athletes to utilize the city’s amenities. This agreement includes a financial contribution of $1 million to help cover hosting costs.
The training camps are expected to positively impact the local economy, as divers and their families frequently book hotels, dine at local restaurants, and purchase goods from nearby businesses during their stay. Mission Viejo is located approximately 70 miles away from the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, the selected venue for diving in the 2028 Olympics, facilitating convenient access for the teams.
Officials in Mission Viejo are also making efforts to accommodate other international delegations seeking training facilities ahead of the Olympic Games. Mayor Ruesch noted the family’s friendly atmosphere in Mission Viejo, which has been positively received by the Dutch delegation and has encouraged their commitment to train in the city.
Along with the Marguerite Aquatics Complex, city officials are working on expanding access to local schools and facilities to further support international teams in their training endeavors. The proactive efforts of Mission Viejo leaders, including the executive director of the Mission Viejo Nadadores and Olympic medalist Michele Mitchell, along with Councilmember Brian Goodell, have been aimed at establishing strong relationships with international athletes and teams since the LA28 Games announcement.
Having previously hosted bike races during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Mission Viejo is embracing its history in Olympic events, further emphasized by the Olympic torch emblem featured on the city seal. The ongoing preparations and collaborations with international diving teams show Mission Viejo’s commitment to playing a significant role in the lead-up to the Olympic Games, enhancing its reputation as a desirable training location for world-class athletes.
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