Chelsea Murphy
Chelsea Murphy
Height: 5-3
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Amherst, MA
High School: Amherst Regional
Position: Dive
Major: Undecided
Parents: Ralph & KC

Sophomore (2007-08):

Murphy was the second on the squad in both the one-meter dive (379.65 points) and the three-meter dive (382.10) during the 2007-08 season.  She scored 94 points in meets during the season for Emory.

Freshman (2006-07):

Murphy competed in the dive events for the Eagles during the 2006-07 season.  The freshman was Emory's top performer in the one-meter dive (six dives), recording a score of 288.08 at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational.  She finished fifth in the one-meter dive and ninth in the three-meter dive at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship meet.  Murphy scored 109 points for the Eagles during the season, the 15th-best total on the squad.

Career Best Times:

379.65 1 Meter Dive (11) 2/20/2008 UAA Championships
395.50 3 Meter Dive (11) 2/11/2009 UAA Championships

 

 

Honors:

2009 All-UAA Three Meter Dive 2nd

 

 

Prior to Emory:

Competed on the Amherst Regional High School swimming team for four seasons, serving as the captain of the team during her senior year... Was coached by Mary Ellen Clark and Mandy Hixon... Also played soccer for three years, and ultimate frisbee for four years during high school.

Personal:

Born on July 11, 1988.

Quote:

"Emory has a great location, beautiful weather all year round, good academics and great diving and ultimate frisbee."