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#
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Height
5' 4"
Age
22
Hometown
Columbia, SC
Education
University of South Carolina
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Scott and Holly Verzyl
- Has two siblings, Maddie and Zach
- Enjoys music (piano, guitar, singing), art (drawing, painting), going to the lake/beach, travelling and anything outdoors
- Likes to volunteer at a local dog shelter
- Started diving at age 8
- Her favorite dive is 203b on 1 meter because it is elegant and precise, but also strong
- Favorite divers to watch are Krysta Palmer, Jennifer Abel and Tania Cagnotto
- Being a student-athlete is the hardest part of training for her because it is tiring and challenging to train 20 hours while also having to keep up with school and finding time for yourself
- Also played soccer and basketball in high school
- Favorite food is sushi
- Would love to be a travel photographer
- Likes to write in cursive and hardly ever prints
Career Highlights
- 2021 Junior Pan American Championships team member (bronze, 1-meter)
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