Artistic Swimming Team Takes First Medal In 20 Years — A Silver
The only thing better than going viral at the Olympics is winning a silver medal.
Maya Plotnitskaya
Athlete Bio#
Height
5'7"
Age
23
Hometown
Las Vegas, Nev.
Education
Nevada Learning Academy
Personal
I started in synchro in 2009 when I was 8 years old...My favorite subject in school is history...My role models are Natalya Ishchenko and Christina Jones...After synchro I would love to perform for Cirque du Soleil or Le Reve while getting my law degree...My motivation is to participate in the Olympic Games as an American athleteCareer Highlights
- 2018 UANA Pan American Championships: Solo Free - 5th, Solo Tech - 3rd
- 2018 Synchro America Open: Duet Tech - 5th, Duet Free - 3rd
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