Team USA Diving: Kelci Bryant Goes For Breakthrough Performance In Synchronized Diving Event

Kelci Bryant is an Olympic veteran looking to break through and win her first medal for Team USA. Bryant came very close to medaling during the 2008 summer games:

Kelci Bryant teamed up with Ariel Rittenhouse for the 2008 Olympics and the duo placed fourth in the 3m synchronized springboard, finishing just over four points behind third-place Germany in the standings. Bryant said the defeat has fueled her drive to make the 2012 Olympic team and earn a medal. Her new synchro partner is Abby Johnston, who attends and dives for Duke. Bryant also competes in 3m individual.

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The women's 3m synchronized springboard event takes place on July 29. It features eight teams with each team making five dives that are scored by judges on a scale of 1-10. The team with the highest total score takes the gold medal.

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