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
39
Hometown
Coraopolis, PA
Education
Stanford University
Retired
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games London 2012, 7th (3m Springboard - Women)
Career Highlights
- 10-time national champion (3-meter in 2007, 2010; twice in 2011; 2012; synchronized 3-meter 2005, 2007, 2010, twice in 2011)
- 8th on 3-meter at 2012 World Cup
- 2011 Pan American Games silver medalist, 3-meter; bronze medalist, synchronized 3-meter
- 2010 FINA World Series/China, bronze medalist 3-meter and synchronized 3-meter
Fun Facts: Her dad is the head diving coach at the University of Pittsburgh, and her mom coaches at the Pitt Aquatic Club ... She stopped Diving after the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials but decided after a year that she missed the sport and returned for the 2010 season ... Cassidy listens to music between dives, works for the Stanford Alumni Association, and enjoys reading, writing, journaling and exercise. She also loves to travel and likes to try new places, foods and activities ... She worked as a runner for NBC at the 2004 Games in Athens.
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