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Laura Wilkinson

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Laura Wilkinson: Biography

Laura Wilkinson
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  • Birth Place: Houston, TX
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/17/1977, Scorpio
  • Profession: Diver
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Laura Wilkinson Fast Facts:
  • Nicknames include LaLa and Wilkie.
  • Began diving at age 15.
  • Was a gymnast for seven years before taking up the sport of diving.
  • Won a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics, where she competed with a broken foot.
  • Appeared on a Wheaties cereal box in 2000.
  • Nominated for the ESPY award for Female U.S. Olympic Athlete of the Year in 2000.
  • Named USA Diving Athlete of the Year in 2000, 2004 and 2005.
  • Watches Miracle---the 2004 drama about the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team---to get inspired before big meets.
  • Finished fifth at the 2004 Olympics.        
  • Made a fashion statement by diving in a pink bikini at the USA Diving Grand Prix in 2008.        
  • Laura Wilkinson Relationships:
  • Edward Wilkinson - Father
  • Linda Wilkinson - Mother
  • Rob Wilkinson - Brother
  • Eriek Hulseman - Husband
  • College:
  • University of Texas, Austin, TX (BS in Public Relations, 2001)

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2008 summer Olympics, Laura Wilkinson, diving, Women s 10m Platform Preliminary Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images
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