Elissa Dawson

Athlete Bio#

5' 2"

Durham, NC

University of North Carolina

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