Olympic medalist Jess Parratto retires from diving

Jess Parratto, an Olympic silver medalist and three-time Olympian in diving, announced her retirement at age 31. "The time has come to officially retire from the sport I love ," was posted on her social media . "While this decision may not come as a surprise to many, making it official gives me a sense of closure on something that has been such a defining part of my life.

I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has been part of this journey. To my Mom, my first and most impactful coach. You introduced me to this sport and set the foundation for every chapter that followed.

Every dive I’ve ever done carries a piece of your patience (lots of it), your steady guidance, and the way you taught me to love the process more than the result. To my Dad, you never blinked at the scale of my dreams. You encouraged me to chase the biggest and boldest goals because you knew they were possible, and your belief in me meant everything.

To my sister, you celebrated me on my best days and were the shoulder I cried on during the hardest ones. You carried me through every season with your love and support, and I wouldn’t be who I am without you. To all my coaches, every achievement I’m proud of is shaped by your influence.