Louisiana State University diver Lizzie Cui Roussel, who competed for Team New Zealand, balanced her competition schedule with motherhood and law school. "I went to the Olympics in 2016 as an 18-year-old," Roussel said.Roussel attended LSU, becoming one of the most decorated divers in the program's history."It's because of grit, determination, resilience, and family to get me here," Roussel said.At the Paris Games in 2024, Cui Roussel's family plays a significant role in her journey.While at LSU, she met her husband, and they now have a young daughter.Her days start pre-dawn with diving, and then she transitions into mom mode.Additionally, she has started law school at Loyola University New Orleans, diving into her studies as well."As a mom going to law school, I am a completely different person with a different perspective," said Roussel. "It's been very challenging, but also 10 times more rewarding."Roussel has a message for young moms watching."I think after having my daughter, I didn't know what was going to happen, and I think a lot of moms can relate," she said. "They don't know what's going to happen to their body or their time commitments, but you know what, my dreams shouldn't be put on the shelf, they should continue to go."As for the Los Angeles Games in 2028, Roussel has not ruled them out. "Maybe," said Roussel. "Right now, I'm focused on law school and growing my family."While Roussel did not medal in Paris, her friend and former LSU teammate, Juan Celaya Hernandez, secured a silver medal for Team Mexico.