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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | June 13, 1992 Carson City, Nev., U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Diving | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 3 m, 3 m synchro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | University of Nevada, Reno | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Jian Li You | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Krysta Palmer (born June 13, 1992) is a diver from the United States.[1]
College career
Palmer competed for the University of Nevada, Reno where she was named the school's top female student-athlete in 2015–16.[2]
International career
Palmer qualified for the 2020 Olympics in the women's synchronized 3 meter springboard with partner Alison Gibson by virtue of winning the U.S. Olympic Trials in part due to the high degree of difficulty of their dives.[3] She won bronze in women's individual 3 meter springboard at the 2020 Olympics.[4]
Personal life
Palmer is the daughter of Mitch and Vicki Palmer. She has one sibling named Devin.[5] Palmer is a Christian.[6]
References
- ↑ "Krysta Palmer". Team USA. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ↑ Pfeffinger, Ramsey (June 10, 2021). "Homegrown Olympian: Carson City native wins slot in Tokyo Games". KSNV.
- ↑ "Palmer, Gibson earn diving berths for U.S." ESPN.com. June 11, 2021.
- ↑ "Divers Palmer, Hernandez – 11 years apart – will represent U.S. in springboard in Tokyo". NBC Sports. June 12, 2021.
- ↑ "KRYSTA PALMER". Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ Ackerman, Jon. "Krysta Palmer makes U.S. Olympic diving history, competes in Jesus' name". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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