Laura Wilkinson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Laura Wilkinson
Occupation	Diver
Date Of Birth	Nov 17, 1977(1977-11-17)
Age	47
Birthplace	Houston
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Scorpio

Laura Wilkinson Biography

Laura Wilkinson is one of the most popular and richest Diver who was born on November 17, 1977 in Houston, Texas, United States. American diver who took home the 2000 Olympic gold medal for the 10 meter platform competition. Her retirement announcement was made shortly after her participation in the 2008 Olympics.

She is among those who won her Olympic gold medal along with the speed skating star She is one of the winners of the Olympic gold medal, like speed skater Dan Jansen..

Wilkinson’s interest in the sport began as she was swimming in the gym’s pool and watched a young female diver in training execute an impressive dive. Her first jump off the 10 meter platform didn’t occur until she was 15 years old. She took up platform diving and joined the U.S. national team in 1995.

Six months prior to the 2000 Summer Olympics, Wilkinson suffered a serious foot injury that kept her out of action for a couple of months. She employed a visualization technique to practice her dives during this time, and wasn’t fully healed when she qualified for the 2000 Summer Olympics. Still in pain from her foot injury, she landed in eighth place after the first of five dives in the platform finals. She went on to earn the first gold medal for a female American platform diver since 1964.

Her parents are Ed and Linda and they brought their daughter at home in Houston, Texas.

Laura Wilkinson Net Worth

Laura Wilkinson is one of the richest Diver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Laura Wilkinson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The growth spurt caused her to be too tall for gymnastics.

She won a gold award in 2000. She then received her degree from University of Texas.

Laura Ann Wilkinson (born November 17, 1977 in Houston, Texas) is a former American diver and Olympic gold medalist.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Laura Wilkinson height 5 ft 6 in Laura weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Laura Wilkinson Dating?

According to our records, Laura Wilkinson married to Eriek Hulseman. As of December 1, 2023, Laura Wilkinson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Laura Ranked on the list of most popular Diver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Laura Wilkinson celebrates birthday on November 17 of every year.

Are Laura Wilkinson kids adopted?

Wilkinson is married to Eriek Hulseman. They welcomed their first child, a girl, Arella Joy, on May 11, 2011. In December 2012, they adopted a baby from China named Zoe. Wilkinson gave birth to a son, Zadok, in January 2014.

Did Laura Wilkinson make the 2021 Olympic team?

With her 10th-place finish Sunday night at USA Diving’s Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, Wilkinson did not qualify for the Tokyo Olympics next month in women’s 10-meter platform.

What happened to Laura Wilkinson?

Making her comeback even more impressive is that Wilkinson underwent a serious spinal surgery in 2018 to repair damage to her neck from all the years of hitting the water at high speeds on her dives. The surgery was the difference between Wilkinson making a run at Tokyo or hanging it up for good.

Did the 43 year old diver make the Olympic team?

43-year-old mother of 4 just qualified for the U.S. Olympic diving qualifying finals. Laura Wilkinson was first woman to have won three major diving world titles, including the Olympic gold medal in the 2000 Olympic Games.

How old is Laura Wilkinson?

44 years (November 17, 1977)