2015-16: Academic All-Big Ten... did not compete due to injury... exercised an Olympic practice waiver... qualified for the USA Olympic Team Trials in synchronized 10-meter, finishing third with teammate Katrina Young.
2014-15: Redshirted due to injury.
Before Purdue: Accomplished diver was scheduled to compete at the FINA Diving World Cup in summer of 2014 after placing second from the 10-meter platform at the 2013 USA Diving Winter Nationals before an injury sidelined her... also won the 10-meter synchronized event at Winter Nationals with Jessica Parratto of Indiana University... synchronized 3-meter champ at the 2012 Junior Nationals... 2013 5A high school state champion in Texas, becoming the first swimming and diving athlete from her school district to win a state title in more than 40 years... competed with Purdue's Mary Beth Dunnichay in synchronized diving at the 2011 World Championships in Spain.
Personal: Full name is Anna Elizabeth James... born in Austin, Texas... parents are Steve and Christy James... family also includes older brother Adam, who played golf at Midland College... majoring in psychology. Club: City of Midland Aquatics
Club Coach: John Proctor
High School Coach: Jennifer Mangum
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Aquatic Center (Other Than Purdue): University of Iowa
Diver She'd Like to Compete Against: Steele Johnson
Favorite Playoff Format/Marquee Event: Olympics
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Lana Del Rey
Unique Skill/Hidden Talent: Playing Guitar
In Her MP3 Player: Alessia Cara
Last Concert She Attended: Lollapalooza
Favorite Social Media Platform: Instagram
Favorite Author: John Green
Last Book She Read: The Art Of Racing In The Rain
Favorite Actor & Actress: Will Ferrell & Kristen Wiig
Show She Can't Stop Watching: Shameless
Favorite Month: October
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Favorite Big City: Austin
Another Sport She Enjoys Playing: Volleyball
Favorite Purdue Building: The Union
Unique Travel Locale: Dubai
Country She'd Like to Visit: Italy
Favorite Thing About the Boilermaker Aquatic Center: The Diving Well
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: Douglas Samuel, Abnormal Psychology
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Laying on the Beach
Furry Friend: Georgie, West Highland White Terrier