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Kelly Kryczka began synchronized swimming at the Calgary Glencoe Club and then moved on to train with the Calgary Aquabelles.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Aquabelles celebrate 50 years of synchro-sisterhood {{!}} Metro Calgary|url=http://www.metronews.ca/news/calgary/2016/10/13/the-aquabelles-celebrate-50-years-of-synchro-sisterhood.html|website=metronews.ca|accessdate=19 May 2017|language=en}}</ref> She and [[Helen Vanderburg]] earned gold in duet at the 1979 Canadian Aquatic Championships, a silver medal in [[Synchronized swimming at the 1979 Pan American Games|duet]] at the [[1979 Pan American Games]] in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]], and gold at the Federation Internationale De Natation Amateur Cup in 1979.<ref name=fame>{{cite web|title=Kryczka, Kelly|url=http://ashfm.ca/hall-of-fame-honoured-members/browse/synchronized-swimming/kryczka-kelly|website=ashfm.ca|accessdate=19 May 2017}}</ref> Kelly Kryczka won the solo and duet events at the Canadian Aquatic Championships in 1980.<ref name=fame /> |
Kelly Kryczka began synchronized swimming at the Calgary Glencoe Club and then moved on to train with the Calgary Aquabelles.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Aquabelles celebrate 50 years of synchro-sisterhood {{!}} Metro Calgary|url=http://www.metronews.ca/news/calgary/2016/10/13/the-aquabelles-celebrate-50-years-of-synchro-sisterhood.html|website=metronews.ca|accessdate=19 May 2017|language=en}}</ref> She and [[Helen Vanderburg]] earned gold in duet at the 1979 Canadian Aquatic Championships, a silver medal in [[Synchronized swimming at the 1979 Pan American Games|duet]] at the [[1979 Pan American Games]] in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]], and gold at the Federation Internationale De Natation Amateur Cup in 1979.<ref name=fame>{{cite web|title=Kryczka, Kelly|url=http://ashfm.ca/hall-of-fame-honoured-members/browse/synchronized-swimming/kryczka-kelly|website=ashfm.ca|accessdate=19 May 2017}}</ref> Kelly Kryczka won the solo and duet events at the Canadian Aquatic Championships in 1980.<ref name=fame /> |
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She received a gold medal in duet (with Sharon Hambrook) at the [[1982 World Aquatics Championships]] in [[Guayaquil]], where she also received a silver medal in solo and a gold medal in the team event.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Swimming Championships|url=http://www.gbrathletics.com/sport/swimwc.htm|website=www.gbrathletics.com|accessdate=19 May 2017}}</ref> |
She received a gold medal in duet (with [[Sharon Hambrook]]) at the [[1982 World Aquatics Championships]] in [[Guayaquil]], where she also received a silver medal in solo and a gold medal in the team event.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Swimming Championships|url=http://www.gbrathletics.com/sport/swimwc.htm|website=www.gbrathletics.com|accessdate=19 May 2017}}</ref> |
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Kelly won a silver medal in the [[Synchronized swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Women's duet|women's duet]] with [[Sharon Hambrook]] at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] in [[Los Angeles]],<ref>{{cite web|title=SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING; CANADA IS EDGED BY U.S. PAIR|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/10/sports/synchronized-swimming-canada-is-edged-by-us-pair.html|website=The New York Times|accessdate=19 May 2017|date=10 August 1984}}</ref><ref name=sref/> the first year that the sport was recognized by the the Olympics.<ref name=ctv/> |
Kelly won a silver medal in the [[Synchronized swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Women's duet|women's duet]] with [[Sharon Hambrook]] at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] in [[Los Angeles]],<ref>{{cite web|title=SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING; CANADA IS EDGED BY U.S. PAIR|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/10/sports/synchronized-swimming-canada-is-edged-by-us-pair.html|website=The New York Times|accessdate=19 May 2017|date=10 August 1984}}</ref><ref name=sref/> the first year that the sport was recognized by the the Olympics.<ref name=ctv/> |
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Kelly Marie Kryczka |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | July 8, 1961 Calgary, Canada |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Synchronized swimming |
| Club | Calgary Aquabelles |
Medal record | |
| Updated on 30 May 2015 | |
Kelly Kryczka (born July 8, 1961) is a Canadian competitor in synchronized swimming, world champion and Olympic medalist.
Career
Kelly Kryczka began synchronized swimming at the Calgary Glencoe Club and then moved on to train with the Calgary Aquabelles.[1] She and Helen Vanderburg earned gold in duet at the 1979 Canadian Aquatic Championships, a silver medal in duet at the 1979 Pan American Games in San Juan, and gold at the Federation Internationale De Natation Amateur Cup in 1979.[2] Kelly Kryczka won the solo and duet events at the Canadian Aquatic Championships in 1980.[2]
She received a gold medal in duet (with Sharon Hambrook) at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships in Guayaquil, where she also received a silver medal in solo and a gold medal in the team event.[3]
Kelly won a silver medal in the women's duet with Sharon Hambrook at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,[4][5] the first year that the sport was recognized by the the Olympics.[6]
Awards
Kelly Kryczka was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1996.[6]
References
- ^ "The Aquabelles celebrate 50 years of synchro-sisterhood | Metro Calgary". metronews.ca. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Kryczka, Kelly". ashfm.ca. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ "World Swimming Championships". www.gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ "SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING; CANADA IS EDGED BY U.S. PAIR". The New York Times. 10 August 1984. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ "Kelly Kryczka Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Swimmer inspired to share her success". CTV News Calgary. 22 October 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
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- 1961 births
- Living people
- Canadian synchronized swimmers
- Olympic silver medalists for Canada
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- World Aquatics Championships medalists
- Pan American Games gold medalists for Canada
- Pan American Games medalists in synchronized swimming