Abigail Johnston facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | Abby | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | November 16, 1989 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Duke University | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 134 lb | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Diving | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 3 m, 3 m synchro, London 2012 olympics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Abigail Louise Johnston (born November 16, 1989), known as Abby Johnston, is a talented former Olympic diver from the United States. She is best known for winning a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She competed in the synchronized 3-meter springboard event. Abby also represented her country at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
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About Abby Johnston
Abby Johnston was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1989. She grew up in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Abby has two sisters, Adrienne and Leah. Her parents are David and Elaine Johnston.
Education and Career
Abby attended Duke University for her college education. She earned her bachelor's degree there. While competing in the 2016 Olympics, she was also a medical student. She studied at the Duke University School of Medicine. Abby graduated as a medical doctor in 2018.
Olympic Achievements
Abby Johnston has achieved great success in her diving career. She competed in two Olympic Games. Her dedication and hard work led to an Olympic medal.
2012 London Olympics
At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Abby won a silver medal. She competed in the Women's synchronized 3 metre springboard event. Her diving partner was Kelci Bryant. In synchronized diving, two divers perform at the same time. They try to make their movements look exactly alike.
2016 Rio Olympics
Abby also competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. In Rio, she participated in the individual 3-meter springboard event. This shows her skill in both solo and team diving.
Other Competitions
Besides the Olympics, Abby Johnston also competed in the Summer Universiade. This is a major international sports event for university athletes.
Universiade Medals
- In 2009, at the Summer Universiade in Belgrade, she won two bronze medals.
- One bronze medal was for the team event.
- The other bronze medal was for the 3-meter synchronized diving event.
External Links
- Abby Johnston at USA Diving
- Abby Johnston at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Abigail Johnston para niños
