2026-27 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster
Rachel Laraio
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 5-6
- Hometown:
- Downingtown, Pa.
- Position:
- Diving
- Prev School:
- Downingtown East High School
2025-26 (Fr.)
One-Meter Diving (6) - 243.23
Three-Meter Diving (6) - 204.40
Platform Diving (5) - 143.25
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.
- Competed on all three boards as a freshman
- Made collegiate debut at TYR ’85 Invite
- Scored season highs on both three-meter (204.40) and platform (143.25) at TYR ’85 Invite
- Finished in second place at UNC Asheville on one-meter with season-best 243.23
- Dove as exhibition athlete at American Conference Championship, competing on one-meter
- 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
- Majoring in strength and conditioning, with the goal of being a strength coach for a college or professional sports team
- Birthday is May 10
One-Meter Diving (6) - 243.23
Three-Meter Diving (6) - 204.40
Platform Diving (5) - 143.25
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.
Tuesday, January 06
Wednesday, August 06
Friday, December 13
Monday, November 04
