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Laura Wilkinson

By muelleka
  • Born in Spring, Texas.

    Born in Spring, Texas.

    Born in Spring, Texas.
  • Became a Christian

    Became a Christian

    At Age 8.
  • Quit Gymnastics

    Quit Gymnastics

    At age 13.
  • A Teacher Told her she was to old to Start to Dive.

    A Teacher Told her she was to old to Start to Dive.

  • Started to Dive on her High School Diving Team.

    Started to Dive on her High School Diving Team.

  • Was Kicked off of her High School Team.

    Was Kicked off of her High School Team.

    She was a "waste of space."

  • First U.S. National Team

  • First U.S. National Title

  • 3rd in the World Cup

  • Sarted College at University of Texas

  • First at the Goodwill Games

    First International Gold Medal and was the only American to win anything at these games.

  • Left College to Follow her Dream*

    *to the Olympics

  • Broke her foot in 3 Places

  • Olympics Trials

  • Olympics

  • Graduated from College

    With a Communications Degree.

  • Married Eriek Hulseman

  • Won the World Cup

  • Won the Wolrd Championships

  • Her Hometown Diving Facility Closed

    The start of the Laura Wilkinson Foundation.

  • Daughter Arella Joy was Born

  • Got in the Texas Hall of Fame