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Becky Kim - Olympic Synchronized Swimmer Bio

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Becky Kim of the United States

Becky Kim of the United States performs in the team free final during the XI FINA World Championships

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Becky Kim, USA Synchronized Swimmer, is in the team competions at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games.

Stats:

  • Club: Walnut Creek
  • Event: Team
  • Height: 5'4"
  • Date of Birth: February 28, 1985
  • Birthplace: Redwood City, Calif.
  • Hometown: Walnut Creek, Calif.
  • Current Residence: Walnut Creek, Calif.
  • Education: The Ohio State University

Personal Notes:

  • Daughter of Peter and Jane Kim
  • Has also participated in gymnastics and figure skating
  • Competed for the Ohio State University (2004-2006) and helped the Buckeyes to a U.S. Collegiate National Championship before returning to California to focus on synchro
  • Goal is to win a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
  • Hopes to finish school and study nutrition or communications
  • Attributes her synchro inspiration to watching the 1996 U.S. National Team strike gold in Atlanta
  • Enjoys photography and producing videos and serves as the Team archivist

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