Mary Killman will be the youngest member of the U.S. synchronized swimming team at the London 2012 Olympics.
Technical artistry —
Mary Killman will be the youngest member of the U.S. synchronized swimming team at the London 2012 Olympics.
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The 21-year-old will compete in the duet discipline with swimming partner Mariya Koroleva, having booked their places at the Olympic qualification event in London in April.
Qualifying success —
The 21-year-old will compete in the duet discipline with swimming partner Mariya Koroleva, having booked their places at the Olympic qualification event in London in April.
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Killman and Koroleva (right) on the podium of the 2011 Pan American Games, where they won the silver medal behind the Canadian pair in the duet competition.
Silver medal —
Killman and Koroleva (right) on the podium of the 2011 Pan American Games, where they won the silver medal behind the Canadian pair in the duet competition.
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Killman and Koroleva (right) have been performing together since last year.
Olympic teammates —
Killman and Koroleva (right) have been performing together since last year.
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Killman on her way to fourth place in the solo event at the 2007 United States Championships at Indiana State University. She was still a junior.
Early promise —
Killman on her way to fourth place in the solo event at the 2007 United States Championships at Indiana State University. She was still a junior.
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She is inspired by fellow Native American Jim Thorpe, who won two gold medals in track and field at the 1912 Olympics and is one of the greatest all-round athletes in sporting history.
Inspired by a legend —
She is inspired by fellow Native American Jim Thorpe, who won two gold medals in track and field at the 1912 Olympics and is one of the greatest all-round athletes in sporting history.
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