OLYMPICS IN HIGH HEELS: MEET DIVER AMY COZAD
We are only a couple of weeks away from the Rio Olympics and Football In High Heels could not be more excited. To celebrate, we are highlighting several of the athletes competing next month. Today’s focus is on diver Amy Cozad.
*All information is from NBC and TeamUSA.org
Name: Amy Cozad
Sport: Diving
Event: 10-meter
World Championship Experience: 2013–14th place in 10-meter, 2015—6th place in 10 meter, 9th place in synchronized 10-meter
Age She Began Sport: 11, after her aunt signed her up for swimming lessons.
Misc. Career Highlights:
- She is a three-time World Cup team member (2012, 2014, 2016)
- She was a 2011 Pan American Games team member
- She is an eight-time national champion (seven in synchronized 10-meter, one in individual 10-meter)
- She has been a National team member since 2010
Did You Know?
She likes to listen to Nicki Minaj between dives.
She eats tuna before and Outback Steakhouse after meets
She is an Indiana University graduate.
She is engaged to Alex Magana and plans to marry after the Rio games.
Keep coming back for more athlete profiles and as always, thank you for tuning into Football In High Heels for your sports news, highlights, lessons and everything in between.
