2025-26 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster

Rachel Laraio
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-6
- Hometown:
- Downingtown, Pa.
- Position:
- Diving
- Prev School:
- Downingtown East High School
Prep
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
On my official visit, I saw how close the team was with each other and the coaches. I was also drawn in by how God-centered the team is. The facilities are also gorgeous, and the staff are amazing.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I can always go for a post-meet cheeseburger!
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Two cats, Nittany and Saquan.
- Graduated from Downingtown East High School
- Two-time PIAA State Championships qualifier and finalist
- Four-time PIAA District 1 qualifier
- Named Chesmont League Diver of the Year as a freshman, sophomore and senior
- Set school record in diving as a sophomore (257), junior (260) and senior (286)
- Competed for West Chester Diving, Jersey Diving Academy and Philadelphia Diving Academy
- Daughter of Brandon and Jenny Laraio
- Mother, Jenny Laraio, competed in women’s soccer at Arcadia University
- Intends to major in exercise science, with the goal of entering an athletic training or sports performance path
- Birthday is May 10
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
On my official visit, I saw how close the team was with each other and the coaches. I was also drawn in by how God-centered the team is. The facilities are also gorgeous, and the staff are amazing.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I can always go for a post-meet cheeseburger!
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Two cats, Nittany and Saquan.
Alicia (Finnigan) Cardie: Finding Purpose Outside of the Pool
Wednesday, August 06
Headed to the American Conference! See you on July 1, 2025! 👀🏊♀️ #shorts
Friday, December 13
Little recap of our swim meet from against JMU🤩 #shorts
Monday, November 04
Morning lifts be like....🤣 #shorts
Friday, October 11








