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Christina Jones - Olympic Synchronized Swimmer Bio

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Christina Jones and Annabelle Orme of the United States of America

Christina Jones and Annabelle Orme of the United States of America compete in the Duet Technical Preliminary routine of the synchronized swimming event during the XII FINA World Championships

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Christina Jones, USA Synchronized Swimmer, is in the team and duet competions at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games.

Stats:

  • Club: Santa Clara
  • Event: Team/Duet
  • Height: 5'9"
  • Date of Birth: September 17, 1987
  • Birthplace: Missoula, Mont.
  • Hometown: Fremont, Calif.
  • Current Residence: Walnut Creek, Calif.

Personal Notes:

  • Daughter of William Noel and Kathleen Jones
  • Goal has always been to compete in the Olympic Games
  • One of three synchro swimmers in the world who competes without a nose clip
  • Career goal is to become a physical therapist, athletic trainer or a sports psychologist
  • Has also competed in soccer, gymnastics, ice skating and swimming
  • Attributes her synchro inspiration to former Santa Clara Teammate and three-time Olympian Anna Kozlova
  • Jones is known as the "ritual athlete" on the Team as she follows certain routines before competing

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