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Kim Probst - Olympic Synchronized Swimmer Bio

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Kim Probst

Kim Probst

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

Stats:

  • Club: Walnut Creek
  • Event: Team
  • Height: 5'3"
  • Date of Birth: March 6, 1981
  • Birthplace: Troy, N.Y.
  • Hometown: Troy, N.Y.
  • Current Residence: Walnut Creek, Calif.
  • Education: San Francisco State University '06

Personal Notes:

  • Daughter of Marty and Becky Probst
  • At 27, Probst is the oldest member of the U.S. Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team and was the first New York native to be named to a 2008 Olympic Team for any sport
  • Goal has always been to compete in the 2008 Olympic Games
  • Participated in speed swimming and set five Troy High School records in speed swimming
  • Moved to Walnut Creek, Calif. after High School to train with the Walnut Creek Aquanuts
  • Hopes to coach after she is finished competing
  • Probst contributes her success to her willingness to listen to and learn from every coach and teammate that she has encountered along her synchro journey

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