University of New Hampshire Athletics
2026-27 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Roster
Grace Blume
- Height:
- 5-5
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- Diving
- High School:
- Dedham
- Hometown:
- Dedham, Mass.
- Major:
- HDFS: Family & Lifespan Dev
At UNH
Blume has established herself as one of the top divers in America East during her collegiate career.
As a junior, she captured the America East championship in the 1-meter diving event and set UNH school records in both the 1-meter and 3-meter disciplines. She followed that performance with another conference title in the 1-meter event as a sophomore while also placing second in the 3-meter competition at the America East Championships.
During her first season with the Wildcats, Blume earned third place in the 3-meter event and fourth place in the 1-meter event at the America East Championships.
Academically, she has earned recognition on the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll and was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team in 2026.
Before UNH
Blume competed at Dedham High School and trained with South Shore Diving Club under coach Craig Dolloff.
A standout diver at the high school level, she placed third at the Massachusetts state championships before continuing her career at UNH.
Personal
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Dedham, Massachusetts. Daughter of Rob and Debbie Blume. Has an older brother, Sam.
Blume is majoring in human development and family studies and plans to attend nursing school following graduation.
Athletics run in the family. Her father competed in track and field at UMass Lowell.
Outside of diving, she enjoys running and participating in Zumba classes. Her favorite movie is Sing, and her favorite television show is Gilmore Girls.
Why UNH?
"The community. I have built great relationships with my teammates, coaches, peers and classmates during my time at UNH."
Fun Fact
Blume's favorite way to stay active outside of diving is through Zumba and running.
