Ohio State's Becky Kim Named to 2008 Olympic Team

Joined by former Buckeye Kate Hooven

May 3, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State synchronized swimmer Becky Kim and former Buckeye Kate Hooven (2004) were named to the roster of 10 swimmers that will represent the U.S. at the 2008 Beijing Olympics United State Synchronized Swimming announced April 28 at IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Ind. The USSS was the first U.S. national governing body to announce its 2008 Olympic Team. 

Kim redshirted her senior year in 2007 to join Hooven and the U.S. Senior and World teams in international competitions. Recently, the U.S. World team won the bronze medal in the free combination routine at the 2007 FINA World Aquatic Championships in Melbourne, Australia, March 17-24.

In 2004, Hooven and Kim paired up in the duet to win the collegiate national championship before combining with Lindsay Newbill for the trio title to help the Buckeyes claim the overall national team title.

The Olympic announcement followed the conclusion of the 2007 U.S. National Championships. The Buckeyes finished third in the event with 23 points.