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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5' 5"
Age
19
Hometown
Dexter, MI
Education
Dexter High School (2023)
Quick Facts
- Lily is the daughter of Wade Witte and Trudy Zedaker-Witte
- She has two older sisters, Kaylee and Lauren
- Lauren swims for the University of Maine
- Lily started diving at age 5 and trains 3 1/2 hours a day, five days a week
- She competed in her first junior nationals in 2013
- Her favorite dives are 612Bon 10-meter and 305C on 3-meter
- Her favorite divers are Jessica Parratoand David Boudia
- Outside of diving, she enjoys swimming, skiing, boating, playing with her dog (Chase) and hanging out with friends
- She was crowned 2019 Michigan Middle School State Champion Diver. Lily also broke the Dexter High School Pool record in 2018 at the age of 12
- Doesn't always listen to music between dives, but when she does it's usually something to keep her pumped up by Post Malone, Kid Cudi, Brittany Spears, or Lady Gaga
- Her favorite meal outside of competition is pasta or mac & cheese
- Lily describes herself as humble, kind and adventurous
Career Highlights
- World Junior Championships, Montreal, 2022 (3m Springboard - Women, 3m Springboard Synchro - Women, 1m Springboard - Women)
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