Star Swimmer --

Olivia Ekberg, 14, of Gilbert, represented her local synchronized swimming team, and Team USA by competing in the Pam American Games in Cali, Columbia, last week. Ekberg stomped the competition, bringing home gold in the team competition, gold in the duet competition, gold in the solo competition, and silver in the figure competition. She is the most decorated 14-year-old athlete in USA synchronized swimming today. After training at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, and also in Connecticut, she has been gone for over six weeks. For more information, or for interview opportunities, please contact Coach Becky Thompson of Arizona Desert Dolphins at (480) 313-4350 or becky@azdolphins.com.