Chay Malvasio

Position:
Diving
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Columbia, SC
High School:
Irmo

General: An excellent diver from South Carolina who will be a great addition to the young diving corps which is comprised of all sophomores and freshman...three-time high school All-America selection.

Prep: Graduated from Irmo High School on June 6, 2009...has been diving for eight years, specializing in springboard events... two-time district champion...PIAA state team championship member...state runner-up once and placed third and fifth in state competitions as well...Dennis McGinley Most Outstanding Diver Award...qualified for East Nationals since age 13...three-time high school All-America...three-time L.V.I.A.C. All-Star team participant...two-time team district champion...member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is Chay Nicole Malvasio...daughter of Michael and Lynda Malvasio...was born November 29, 1990 in Bethpage, N.Y.

Chatting With Chay:
Academic Major at Carolina: Exercise and Sports Science
Career Plans: Athletic Trainer or Nutritionist
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends
Athlete I Most Admire: Allison Brennan
Biggest Sports Thrill: Learning a new dive
People Who Have Had the Greatest Influence on My Athletic Career:Brandon Hulko
Favorite Book: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Favorite Magazine: USA Diving
Favorite Food: Pomegranates
Favorite Movie: Empire Records
Favorite TV Shows: Instant Star
Country I've Never Been to but Want to Visit: Sydney, Australia
Entertainment Figure I'd Most Like to Have Dinner With: Will Smith