Height: 5’5″
Birthdate: August 15, 1988
Birthplace: Iowa City, IA
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Current Residence: Iowa City, IA
Education: University of Iowa (2011)
Degree: Health Promotion
Club: Iowa Dive Club
Coach: Robert Rydze
National Team: 2012

Biography:
Veronica is the daughter of Elaine Rydze, a professor, and Robert Rydze, a diving coach and USA Diving chairman of the board. She has two siblings, Bo and Robin, and her uncle, Richard Rydze, was a silver medalist in platform diving at the 1972 Olympic Games. While she began diving at age fourteen, Veronica also enjoyed participating in track, softball and gymnastics. When she is not training Veronica enjoys working as a yoga instructor.

Results:

Other Accomplishments:

• 2011 NCAA All-American Honors
• 2012 NCAA Academic All-American