Mary Beth Dunnichay

Mary Beth Dunnichay (born February 25, 1993 in Elwood, Indiana) is an American platform diver. Her older brother Caleb is also a competitive diver for Auburn University.

Mary Beth Dunnichay
Personal information
Born (1993-02-25) February 25, 1993
Elwood, Indiana, U.S.
Home townElwood, Indiana, U.S.
Height5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)
Sport
CountryUnited States
Event(s)10m, 10m synchro
College teamPurdue University
ClubNational Training Center
PartnerAnna James
Former partner(s)Haley Ishimatsu
Coached byJohn Wingfield
Medal record
Women's diving
Representing  United States
World Championships
2009 Rome10m synchro platform

She was named to the 2008 U.S. Olympic team in both the 10-meter platform and the synchronized 10-meter platform event with Haley Ishimatsu.[1] In the synchronized competition Ishimatsu and Dunnichay earned fifth place scoring 309.12.[2]

In May 2012, the city of Elwood, Indiana, Dunnichay's hometown, renamed their city pool Mary Beth Dunnichay Aquatic Center.[3]

References
  1. USA Diving announces nominees to 2008 U.S. Olympic Team
  2. "Women's Synchronised 10m Platform Final". Diving Results. The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. 2008-08-12. Archived from the original on 2008-08-15. Retrieved 2008-08-13.
  3. Stuart Hirsch. "Elwood pool ready for splashes, squeals of delight". The Herald Bulletin. Retrieved 29 May 2012.


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