| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | February 24, 1982 Denver, US |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 49 kg (108 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Synchronized swimming |
| Club | Santa Clara Aquamaids |
| Updated on 7 June 2015 | |
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She graduated from Santa Clara University in 2004. [3]
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