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' 2"
Age
19
Hometown
Orlando, FL
Education
Boone High School
Quick Facts
- Lanie is the daughter of Sherry and Doug Gutch
- She has one sibling, Zane
- She enjoys the beach and spending time with friends and family
- Doesn't have a favorite dive because she likes them all
- Favorite diver is Chen Ruolin
- Likes to listen to music when she competes (Cardi B is her favorite)
- Likes to get Starbucks and a No. 1 at Chick-fil-a before she competes
- Would like to start a Learn To DIve program for disadvantaged youth in Orlando
- Won the Florida high school state title as a freshman (2020-2021)
- Lanie isn't sure just yet what career path she's interested in but said she might enjoy working in government like her mom, who works for the city of Orlando
- If she could meet anyone, she'd love to meet her future self
Career Highlights
- 2019 Junior Pan American Championships team member (8th, platform)
- 2019 junior national champion (platform)
- 2017 Junior Pan American Championships team member
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