Divers Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell Reflect on Being in the Moment of Competing in Paris
Divers Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell notched a sixth-place finish in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform.
Athlete Bio#
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Height
4' 4"
Age
14
Hometown
San Dimas, CA
Education
Arma J Shull Elementary
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Miao and Frank Chen
- Her older sister, Jacqueline, is also a diver
- Barbara started diving at age 8
- Favorite dive is 105B on 3-meter
- Has started doing more dryland practice in 2022 to focus on harder dives (she is hoping to master 205C and 305C on 3-meter)
- Doesn't like to listen to music at competitions because she needs to concentrate
- Clam chowder and her dad's homemade steak is her favorite meal
- Enjoys hiking, rock climbing, beach ball, and reading
Career Highlights
- 2021 Junior Pan American Championships team member (4th, 1-meter)
- 2021 junior national champion (1-meter)
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