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Jillian Penner - USA Synchronized Swimmer Bio

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Jillian Penner

Jillian Penner

USA Synchronized Swimming

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

Stats:

  • Club: Walnut Creek
  • Event: Team
  • Height: 5'8"
  • Date of Birth: November 14, 1987
  • Birthplace: Seattle, Wash.
  • Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
  • Current Residence: Walnut Creek, Calif.

Personal Notes:

  • Daughter of Leslie and Craig Penner
  • Moved to Walnut Creek during High School to train with the Walnut Creek Aquanuts
  • Attributes her synchro inspiration to her grandmother who still competes
  • Goal has always been to compete in the 2008 Olympic Games
  • Made the Washington state finals in speed swimming and also participated in water polo
  • Hopes to eventually compete for The Ohio State University and possibly study photography or interior design

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