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Lilly King - 10 things to know with detail
Lilly King is an American competitive swimmer who specializes in breaststroke events.
She was born on February 10, 1997, in Evansville, Indiana.
King attended Indiana University, where she swam for the Hoosiers under coach Ray Looze.
At the 2016 Rio Olympics, King won two gold medals in the 100m breaststroke and 4x100m medley relay, setting an Olympic record in the 100m breaststroke.
She is known for her rivalry with Russian swimmer Yuliya Yefimova, whom she criticized for previous doping offenses.
King has won multiple gold medals at the World Championships and Pan Pacific Championships.
She holds several American and NCAA records in the breaststroke events.
In college, King was a four-time NCAA champion and a 16-time All-American.
Outside of the pool, King is known for her outspoken personality and advocacy for clean sport.
Lilly King is considered one of the top breaststroke swimmers in the world and continues to represent the United States at international competitions.