Lilly King’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline
Net Worth:
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- Lilly King, the American competitive swimmer, has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
- She is a signed athlete with TYR Sports.
Awards and Achievements:
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- At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Lilly won two gold medals:
- Gold in the 100-meter breaststroke.
- Gold in the 4×100 meter medley relay (where she swam the breaststroke leg).
- She also boasts eight World Championship medals:
- Seven gold medals.
- One silver medal.
- At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Lilly won two gold medals:
World Records:
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- Lilly King holds three world records:
- In the 100m long course breaststroke (1:04.13 seconds).
- Also In the 50m breaststroke (29.40 seconds).
- In the 4x100m medley relay (3:50.40 seconds).
- Lilly King holds three world records:
Career
Born on February 10, 1997, in Evansville, Indiana, Lilly King showed promise in swimming from an early age.
Lilly’s passion for swimming ignited during her childhood in Evansville, Indiana. She trained relentlessly, honing her technique and building her endurance. At Indiana University Bloomington, Lilly made waves: NCAA Champion in the 100 and 200-yard breaststroke. Named Big Ten Swimmer of the Year and Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Her college career laid the foundation for her future achievements. The 2016 Summer Olympics catapulted her into the global spotlight: Gold medals in the 100-meter breaststroke and the 4×100 meter medley relay (where she swam the breaststroke leg). In the 2020 Summer Olympics: Silver in the 4×100 meter medley relay (prelims). Silver in the 200-meter breaststroke. Bronze in the 100-meter breaststroke. She holds the world record in the long course 100-meter breaststroke. Also set records in the 50m breaststroke and the 4x100m medley relay.
Beyond the pool, she advocates for clean sport and has been vocal about anti-doping efforts.
Timeline:
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- Her journey from local pools to global fame began with determination and hard work.
- Lilly’s fiery spirit and dedication have made her a force to be reckoned with in women’s swimming.