Jacob
Fielding

Athlete Bio#

5'7"

Los Angeles, CA

Ohio State University (2022)

Son of Bobbi and James Fielding
He has one sister, Myka
Jacob enjoys bowling and rock climbing
He in majoring in psychology
His mom and sister used to dive competitively
His mom trained with the Dumais brothers when she dove competitively
He started diving at age 3
Jacob shattered his elbow when he was six years old, so he is unable to extend it and bend it all the way. Through the help of both his parents and the Ohio State training staff, he has slowly regained the use of his elbow. He has also suffered from two ankle injuries
He competed in his first junior nationals in 2008 and his first senior nationals in 2015
He was crowned high school state champion in 2017 (California)
His favorite dive is a 5154B in the 3-meter event
Jacob changed his diet in preparation for the 2020 season and says he is probably in the best shape of his life
He considers the early mornings the hardest part about training
Before competition, Jacob will likely eat some fruit and some light carbs.
Outside of competition, he enjoys pizza
If Jacob was 8" taller, he says he would be play football
He describes himself as dedicated, willing and committed
If Jacob could meet anyone , it would be Tom Hanks