American diver
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 both the women's synchronized 3 meter springboard with a partner Alison Gibson and then women's individual 3 meter springboard, both 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 for the USA's first individual medal in the 3-meter event since Kelly McCormick in 1988 in Seoul in any event since Laura Wilkinson's gold in 2000.[4][5][6]
Personal life
Palmer is the daughter of Mitch and Vicki Palmer. She has one sibling named Devin.[7] Palmer is a Christian.[8]
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 becomes first American woman to win individual diving medal since 2000 | NBC Olympics". www.nbcolympics.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ "WNC Grad to Compete in World Aquatics Championships in Qatar". wnc.edu. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ "KRYSTA PALMER". Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Ackerman, Jon. "Krysta Palmer makes U.S. Olympic diving history, competes in Jesus' name". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
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