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
5'9"
Age
26
Hometown
Oakton, VA
Education
Purdue University
Personal
- Son of Kari (a biologist) and Paul (a consultant) Duncan. Has one younger brother, Sam
- Started diving at age 12 just for fun
- Watched the Olympics in awe and never imagined he would seriously be training to get there himself one day, but says hard work, enjoying the sport and a little bit of luck have helped get him where he is today
- Used to play football and lacrosse
- Favorite diver is Cao Yuan of China
- Coaches summer league diving, and is a member of the Spanish Honor Society (he hopes to one day be fluent in the language.)
- Hobbies include playing and watching other sports and hanging out with friends.
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – 4th (3m Springboard Synchro - Men)
- Years of participation: 3m Springboard Synchro - Men 2023
- Top finish: 4th – 2023 (3m Springboard Synchro - Men)
Career Highlights
- World Cup, 2024 (Trophy - Men)
- World Cup, Berlin, 2022 (3m Springboard Synchro - Men)
- World Junior Championships, Kazan, 2016 (1m Springboard - Men, 3m Springboard - Men)
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, 8th (3m Springboard Synchro - Men)
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