Erin Purdy

Position:
Diving
Height:
5-7
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Deerfield, Ill.
High School:
Deerfield

Career Best Scores: 274 points in 1-meter diving (6 dives); 468 points in 1-meter diving (11 dives); 359 points in 1-meter diving (10 dives); 409 points in 3-meter diving (10 dives)

Prep: Graduated from Deerfield High School in 2012...competed for Glenbrook Aquatics Diving...four-year diving letter winner in high school...was captain of Deerfield High School team in 2011...a high school All-America in both 2009 and 2011...four-time All-Conference honoree...member of Deerfield Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is Erin Marie Purdy...stands 5-7 tall...daughter of Mike and Marie Purdy...was born April 29, 1994 in Chicago, Ill. ...has a brother who plays club lacrosse at Miami University...undeclared major at UNC.

16 Questions With Freshman Erin Purdy

Section #1: Swimming & Diving

1. Since last year the aspect of my training I've worked on the most is my hurdles.

2. My best friend on another college swimming team is Jen Rey (University of West Virginia)

3. My greatest strength as a swimmer is my carefree attitude.

Section #2: Hobbies& Interests

1. Away from the pool and academic pursuits I like to spend time hanging out with friends, Snowboarding

2. The best movie I've seen recently is 21 Jump Street.

3. If I could compete in another sport at UNC it would be soccer.

4. The music act I'd most like to see in person is Matt and Kim.

5. The personal interest I have that might surprise my teammates is doing hair and makeup.

Section #3: Food & Beverage