[2] Ruiz is a graduate of Dr. Phillips High School[3] in Orlando, Florida.

[4] Ruiz also competes in synchronized diving (springboard and platform), which will have medal events for the first time in Sydney.

He and partner Rio Ramirez finished fourth in the 3-meter springboard at the 2000 World Cup.

[6] After his temporary retirement from competition, Ruiz taught diving clinics at the YMCA Aquatic Center.

Mark Ruiz was named head coach and continues in this position today.