Lower Merion’s Chloe Morton is Main Line Girls Athlete of the Week (Feb. 26

The junior finished strongly at the PIAA District 1 3A Diving Championships, placing third, and qualified for the PIAA 3A state championship for the second year in a row. Lower Merion diving head coach Carol Gibbone said, “Chloe is a tenacious competitor with an impressive ‘die hard’ attitude. She works hard on her ‘one dive at a time’ strategy and focus when performing in meets. Chloe never gives up, which is a great asset, especially when competing in postseason events. Chloe is truly a pleasure to coach.” Out of the pool at Lower Merion, Morton is an active member of Buildon, a volunteer program, and she creates graphics for the school newspaper, the Merionite.

Fun facts – Chloe Morton

Favorite TV show: Daisy Jones and the Six.

Favorite movie: Knives Out.

Favorite athlete: Brittany O’Brien.

Favorite pre-meet pump-up song: Consideration By Rhiana ft SZA.

Favorite team: “My first club team at Germantown Academy, Dive Club, in 2022-2023.”

Favorite place to visit: Whistler, Canada.

Favorite pre-meet meal: Granola.

Person I most admire, and why: “I admire my stepmom Mindi. She has always supported me throughout everything and has given me so many opportunities either for jobs, internships, school and diving.”

Family members: parents Thomas Morton and Thuy Tran, stepmother Mindi Miller, dog Sammi.

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Chloe Morton (photo courtesy of Chloe Morton)