Lizzie Roussel

EVENT: Diving – Women’s 3m Springboard

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Roussel (nee Cui) was the first New Zealand diver to compete at the Olympic Games in 24 years when she placed 24th in the 3-metre event in Rio on her 18th birthday.

Roussel began diving at the age of nine years and was awarded a diving scholarship to Louisiana State University in the USA.

She won a bronze medal at the 2023 Oceania Aquatics Championships and placed 14th at the 2023 World Championships.

She is now based in Louisiana with her partner and daughter.