Kayla Hepler
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Marshall Islands |
| Born | 22 March 2002[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| College team | Nebraska Wesleyan University |
Kayla Hepler (born 22 March 2002) is a swimmer who represents the Marshall Islands. She was selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Early life
[edit]Hepler was born on Ebeye Island in Kwajalein Atoll. Coached by her mother Amy LaCost, she began swimming at a very early age. An avid scuba diver from the age of 10, Hepler is a graduate of Kwajalein Jr-Sr High School. She worked as a lifeguard and assistant sports coach on Kwajalein. She attended Nebraska Wesleyan University.[2][3]
Career
[edit]She represented the Marshall Islands at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.[4][5][6]
She represented the Marshall Islands at the 2021 FINA World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi, where she set personal bests in both the 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle.[7]
She was selected to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 50m freestyle.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kayla Hepler". World Acquatics. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Just, Amie (28 July 2024). "Ample storylines close to home as Paris Olympics get underway". kearneyhub. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "NWU's Hepler Competes In FINA World Swimming Championships". nwusports. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Sablan, Jerick. "Kayla Hepler loves representing Marshall Islands". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Kayla Hepler competes for Marshall Islands". USA Today. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Sablan, Jerick. "FSM's Margie Winter takes first place in swim heat at Youth Olympics". USA Today. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ "Student swims for home country in international championship". Nebrwesleyan.edu. June 29, 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Kayla Hepler 2024 Olympic Journey: From NWU Swimmer to Marshall Islands Representative". bvmsports. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.