Olympic Medalist Jess Parratto Retires from Diving

The three-time Olympian and silver medalist announced her retirement at age 31.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:34pm

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Jess Parratto, an Olympic silver medalist and three-time Olympian in diving, has announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 31. Parratto competed at the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Olympic Games, winning a silver medal in the synchronized platform event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with partner Delaney Schnell.

Why it matters

Parratto's retirement marks the end of an era for one of the United States' top female divers of the past decade. As a three-time Olympian and silver medalist, her accomplishments have inspired many young divers and brought pride to her home state of New Hampshire.

The details

In a heartfelt social media post, Parratto cited her desire for 'closure' on a sport that has 'been such a defining part' of her life. She expressed gratitude to her coaches, trainers, teammates, family, and friends who supported her throughout her diving career. Parratto last competed internationally at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she and Schnell finished sixth in the synchronized platform event.

  • Parratto announced her retirement on March 30, 2026.
  • She competed at the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Olympic Games.
  • Parratto won a silver medal in the synchronized platform event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The players

Jess Parratto

A three-time Olympian and silver medalist in diving who has announced her retirement at age 31.

Delaney Schnell

Parratto's synchronized platform partner, with whom she won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“The time has come to officially retire from the sport I love 🥹. While this decision may not come as a surprise to many, making it official gives me a sense of closure on something that has been such a defining part of my life.”

— Jess Parratto, Olympic Medalist

“To my Mom, my first and most impactful coach. You introduced me to this sport and set the foundation for every chapter that followed. Every dive I've ever done carries a piece of your patience (lots of it), your steady guidance, and the way you taught me to love the process more than the result.”

— Jess Parratto, Olympic Medalist

The takeaway

Jess Parratto's retirement marks the end of an accomplished diving career that spanned three Olympic Games and included a silver medal. Her story serves as an inspiration to young divers, showcasing the dedication, perseverance, and support required to reach the highest levels of the sport.