Henderson State University Athletics

Don Mixon was a diver on the Red Wave swim team from 1981 to 1984. In 1982, Mixon qualified for NAIA nationals after winning the conference championship in both the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events.

The following year, he became HSU’s first individual All-American in both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards at nationals and again was the conference champion on both boards.

He claimed his third conference championship in both diving events and went on to earn honorable mention All-American honors.