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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5' 4"
Age
24
Hometown
Orlando, FL
Education
Colquitt County High School Purdue University
Quick Facts
- Maggie is the daughter of David and Shelly Merriman
- She has two older siblings, Alex and Sarah
- Maggie started diving at age 9 and now trains five hours a day, five days a week
- Her favorite dive is 407C on 10-meter, and she likes to listen to rap music when she competes
- Her favorite diver is Olympic champion David Boudia
- Maggie enjoys fishing and surfing when she's not diving
- She's involved in student government, National English Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Career Highlights
- Four-time junior national champion (three platform titles, one synchronized platform title)
- 2014, 2016 Junior World Championships team member
- 2013 Junior Pan Am Championships silver medalist on platform
World Championships Experience
- 2022: 15th, 10-meter
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