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.
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'2"
Age
30
Hometown
Dover, NH
Education
Indiana University
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Amy and Mike Parratto
- Has an older sister, Melissa, who was a swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania
- Her dad is a swim coach and coached Olympic gold medalist swimmer Jenny Thompson, who Jessica says is like a sister to her
- Jessica’s mom was a five-time All-American diver at Wellesley College and was Jessica’s coach until she was 14
- Jessica started diving when she was 5 and moved to Indianapolis from New Hampshire in 2009 due to limited facilities (her pool had only one 1-meter springboard)
- She has since become one of the top 10-meter platform divers in the country
- Jessica’s favorite dive is 5253B, and her favorite diver is Melissa Wu
- Between dives, she listens to music and relaxes
- She enjoys cooking, yoga and photography
- Previously, Jessica also participated in gymnastics, swimming, and soccer
- Her favorite food is pasta
- Graduated from Indiana University with a degree in sports media
Olympic Experience
- 3-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 silver)
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, 6th (10m Platform Synchro - Women)
- Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver (10m Platform Synchro - Women)
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 7th (10m Platform Synchro - Women), 10th (10m Platform - Women)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2024 – 8th (10m Platform Synchro - Women)
- Years of participation: 10m Platform Synchro - Women 2015, 2017, 2023, 2024; Team Event - Mixed 2015, 2023; 10m Platform - Women 2011, 2015, 2017
- Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
- Bronze – 2023 (10m Platform Synchro - Women)
Athlete News#
Where to Watch: 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving
At the midway mark of May, a total of 138 American divers have qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving via USA Diving, AQUA, NCAA, Junior Nationals or other internationally recognized diving competitions. The vast number of elite twirl...
Jessica Parratto Videos#
One for All: Behind The Scenes With Jess Parratto and Team USA in Los Angeles | Diving
Watch Jess Parratto show that one of us can do it for all of us at a Team USA photoshoot in Los Angeles in the lead-u...
Delaney Schnell and Jessica Parratto Sign the Camera After Qualifying for Paris 2024 | Diving
Delaney Schnell and Jessica Parratto sign the camera in celebration after qualifying for the Olympic Games Paris 2024...
Delaney Schnell and Jessica Parratto's "Made It" Moment | Diving
Delaney Schnell and Jessica Parratto are going back to the Olympics after winning the women's 10-meter synchronized p...
Delaney Schnell and Jessica Parratto Speak on Qualifying for Paris 2024 | Diving
Delaney Schnell and Jessica Parratto answer interview questions after qualifying for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 dur...
Delaney Schnell and Jessica Parratto Qualify for Paris 2024 in Women's 10-Meter Synchronized...
Delaney Schnell and Jessica Parratto are returning to the Olympics after winning the women's 10-meter synchronized pl...
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