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.
Athlete Bio#
Height
5' 3"
Age
24
Hometown
Stanley, NC
Education
University of Kentucky
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Eric and Bonnie Knight
- Has a twin brother, O'Brien, and an older sister, Delanie
- Enjoys hiking and watching any beautiful sunrise or sunset
- Started diving as a sophomore in high school after being done with gymnastics the year before
- Originally didn't think she'd start diving as she wanted to run track year-round
- 2018 North Carolina high school state diving champion
- Likes to listen to music (country or pop), color on her phone or watch TikToks in between dives
- Favorite dive is 5152B
- If she could meet anyone, she'd love to meet Carrie Underwood
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