Krysta Palmer

Krysta Palmer (born June 13, 1992) is a diver from the United States.[1]

Krysta Palmer
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1992-06-13) June 13, 1992
Carson City, Nev., U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportDiving
Event(s)3 m, 3 m synchro
College teamUniversity of Nevada, Reno
Coached byJian Li You
Medal record
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 0 1
World Championships 0 0 1
Total 0 0 2
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2020 Tokyo3m Springboard
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2017 BudapestTeam event

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 the women's synchronized 3 meter springboard with partner Alison Gibson by virtue of winning the U.S. Olympic Trials in part 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.[4]

Personal life

Palmer is the daughter of Mitch and Vicki Palmer. She has one sibling named Devin.[5] Palmer is a Christian.[6]

References
  1. "Krysta Palmer". Team USA. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  2. Pfeffinger, Ramsey (June 10, 2021). "Homegrown Olympian: Carson City native wins slot in Tokyo Games". KSNV.
  3. "Palmer, Gibson earn diving berths for U.S." ESPN.com. June 11, 2021.
  4. "Divers Palmer, Hernandez – 11 years apart – will represent U.S. in springboard in Tokyo". NBC Sports. June 12, 2021.
  5. "KRYSTA PALMER". Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  6. Ackerman, Jon. "Krysta Palmer makes U.S. Olympic diving history, competes in Jesus' name". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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