University of Richmond Athletics
2019-20 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster
Maddy Chao
- Position:
- Diver
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Albany Academy for Girls
- Hometown:
- Niskayuna, N.Y.
2019-20 (Senior)
- Competed in all 10 1-meter and 3-meter events during the season
- Scored a season-best 255.29 in the 1-meter event at the senior day meet against Villanova in Robins Center Natatorium
- Earned a season-high 241.40 in the 3-meter event at the Atlantic 10 Championships in Ohio, taking 15th place in the consolation final
- Placed 14th at the Atlantic 10 Championships in the 1-meter eventÂ
2018-19 (Junior)
- Competed in the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events in 11 competitions
- A-10 Performer of the Week (Dec. 4)
- Qualified for NCAA Zones
- Season-best 273.55 score in the 3-meter event at the A-10 Championships
- Team-best score of 279.45 in a dual meet with George Washington (11/30)
- At the A-10 Championships
- Finished in 7th place in the 1-meter competition with a score of 249.80
- 9th place finish in the 3-meter event with a score of 273.35
2017-18Â (Sophomore)
- Had a strong outing at the Richmond Duals placing second on the 1-meter and third on the 3-meter on the first day
- Earned her first collegiate win on the 1M board at George Washington (251.18)Â and finished fifth on the 3M (233.23)
- Won the 1-meter event with a career-best and NCAA Zone Qualifying mark of 271.41 and continued her career day with a 257.17 on the 3-meter board vs. Villanova
- At the A-10 Championship:
- Tied for 11th on the 1-meter board (226.30)
- Placed 13th in the 3-meter event (235.60)
- At NCAA Zones, placed 45th on the 1-meter board (193.10) and 46th on the 3-meter board (180.50)
2016-17 (Freshman)
- Finished ninth overall on the 1M board at the Atlantic 10 Championship (239.20)
- Placed 13th overall on the 3M board at the A-10 Championship (213.55)
- Made her debut at the Patriot Invitational ... scored a 222.70 on the 1M to finish fifth and a 194.70 on the 3M to finish 12th
High School
- Started diving her sophomore year and made states her junior and senior year.
- Three-year varsity team and the team won sectionals all three years
- Placed second at sectionals senior year
- Placed 15th at states during her senior year
- Mock Trial Team
- Literary Magazine editor
- Also competed in gymnastics
Personal
- Birthday is February 25
- Parents are Katie and Jerry Chao
- Has a younger brother, Matthew
Swin & Dive Preview
Tuesday, October 14
Swimming and Diving A-10 Championship Preview
Tuesday, February 18
Swimming Postgame - Villanova
Saturday, January 18
Young Swimmers Excel
Wednesday, December 04
