Margo Erlam

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Margo Erlam
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Born (2002-06-18) June 18, 2002 (age 20)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Margo Claire Erlam (born June 18, 2002) is a Canadian diver in the springboard (1 and 3 metre) events. [1] Erlam is currently based out of and trains at the Saskatoon Diving Club. [1] [2]

Career

Erlam made her national team debut at the 2017 FINA Grand Prix held in Puerto Rico. [1] At the 2022 FINA Grand Prix stop in Calgary, Erlam and partner Mia Vallée won the gold medal in the 3 metres synchro event, in their second competition together. [3] Erlam's strong performances in 2022 led her to be named to 2022 World Aquatics Championships team. [4] After not winning any medals in her first two events at the Championships, Erlam finished the event with a fifth place finish in the synchro 3 m event with partner Mia Vallée. [5]

In June 2022, Erlam was named to Canada's 2022 Commonwealth Games team. [6] [7] She won a bronze medal in the women's synchronised 3 metre springboard event alongside Mia Vallée, [8] came 5th in the women's 3 metre springboard event, [9] came 6th in the mixed synchronised 3 metre springboard event alongside Bryden Hattie [10] and came 9th in the women's 1 metre springboard event. [9]

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References

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