Elissa
Dawson
Athlete Bio#
Height
5' 2"
Age
28
Hometown
Durham, NC
Education
University of North Carolina
Quick Facts
- Elissa is the daughter of Mark and Robin Dawson
- She has one sibling, Julia-Scott
- Elissa started diving when she was 7
- Her favorite dive is 305B, and her favorite divers are Olympians Laura Wilkinson and Kimiko Soldati
- Elissa lives by what she calls the Four Cs: Courage, confidence, character and community
- She says those words have influenced the way she views herself and competition
- Elissa is involved in the Carolina Leadership Academy and Athletes in Action
- She enjoys music and playing outdoor sports
