Abi
Knapton

Athlete Bio#

5'8"

Omaha, NE

Nebraska (2021) , Rutgers University (grad school)

Daughter of Emily and Jeffrey
She has one sister, Nettie-Clare, who plans to dive for the University of Wyoming
Her interests and hobbies include reading, photography, crocheting, scrapbooking, journaling, and camping
Her father, Jeffrey, was an All-American defensive lineman for University of Wyoming and was drafted in the sixth round by the Los Angeles Rams in 1987
Her mother, Emily, is the co-author Get Set for School by Learning Without Tears
Abi began diving at 14 years. She had started gymnastics when she was three and was a Level 8 gymnast
For the last 10 years of her career, Abi had to drive 4-6 hours to train on a platform but now has full access to a tower after following her coaches to New Jersey
Says having tower access has definitely shifted the way she trains, both mentally and physically, over the last 6 months
She would like to become a Nurse Practitioner
Between dives, Abi likes to read and listen to music
Her favorite artist to listen to is Imagine Dragons, and she also likes classic rock and oldies
Her favorite dive is anything with a reverse
If she could do anything outside of diving, she would love to be an archeologist because she grew up watching Indiana Jones and wanted to be just like him
Abi's favorite diver is Brittany Viola
She describes herself as passionate, creative and determined
Her favorite TV shows are Grey's Anatomy and Friends
Her favorite movie is Footloose
If Abi could meet anyone, it would be Lily James