2026-27 Swimming & Diving Roster

Katie Murphy

  • Height 5-6
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Clermont, Fla.
  • High School East Ridge HS

Biography

BEFORE FGCU
Spent her freshman season at the University of West Florida, where she earned NSISC All-Conference honors and qualified for the NCAA DII Championships... At the New South Championships, placed third in the 1-meter dive (453.85) and third in the 3-meter dive (455.15)... Finished her freshman year on the President's List.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended East Ridge High School... Dove for Orlando Dive Academy under coach Terry Horner.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Tricia and Arthur Murphy... Has one sibling, Arthur... Chose FGCU because it aligns with her long-term goals, offers a business degree, keeps her closer to home, and gave her a strong sense of connection with the team... Her favorite sport moment was competing with her club diving team for the last time before leaving for college, an emotional close to a chapter that shaped her as a person and athlete... Something no one really knows about her is that she can fall asleep almost anywhere... Would like to meet Adam Sandler, saying he seems like someone who doesn't take himself too seriously and would be fun to spend a day with... Aspires to become a Head of Wealth Management for a financial firm... Majoring in Business.