Alaina Williams

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Alaina Williams
Medal record
Women's trampoline gymnastics
Representing the Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Guadalajara Individual
Pan American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Buenos Aires Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 Buenos Aires Synchro
Pacific Rim Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 Everett Synchro
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 Everett Team

Alaina Williams (born January 30, 1990) is an American trampoline gymnast.

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Early life and education

Williams was born in Amarillo, Texas, and attended Amarillo High School. She is currently attending The University of Oklahoma.

Career

Williams won the 2010 United States championship [1] and earned a bronze medal at the 2011 Pan American Games. [2]

Personal life

Williams is married to gymnast Steven Legendre.

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References

  1. Hines, Kelly. "OU student aims to jump her way to 2012 Olympics". Tulsa World . March 30, 2012. Retrieved on May 3, 2013.
  2. Amarillo Globe-News . "Amarilloan third at Pan Am Games" Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine . October 20, 2011. Retrieved on May 3, 2013.