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Elissa Dawson

Athlete Bio#

Height

5' 2"

Age

29

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

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