Luu, a Resident of Milipitas and a Graduate
of Stanford University, is Representing
Team USA in Artistic
Swimming
SANTA
CLARA, Calif., July 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When the eight artistic swimmers
from Team USA take to the pool
during the 2024 Paris Olympics games, the entire coaching staff
from Santa Clara Artistic Swimming will be cheering especially
loudly.
Jacklyn Luu, a lifelong Santa
Clara Artistic Swimming athlete, is a proud member of Team
USA.
Luu, 25, is from Milipitas, California. A graduate of Stanford University, she has trained at Santa Clara
Artistic Swimming for years.
According to the USA Artistic
Swimming website, Luu's most recent World Championships experience
was in 2017, when she placed 11th in the Team Technical Routine for
Women, and 12th in the Team Free Routine for Women.
When she is not in the pool, Luu enjoys Korean barbecue, she
plays the piano and ukulele and she hopes to one day work at the
intersection of health and technology.
"We could not be any more proud of Jacklyn," said Coach
Jenny Ekhilevsky from Santa Clara
Artistic Swimming.
"We have all enjoyed watching her develop as a highly skilled
athlete over the years as she trained here, and we cannot wait to
see how she does at the Olympic games."
Luu joins the other members of Team USA – they are: Anita
Alvarez, Daniella Ramirez,
Keana Hunter, Audrey Kwon, Jaime
Czarkowski, Ruby Remati, and
Megumi Field.
If local young swimmers are inspired by watching Luu and her
teammates at the Olympics, Ekhilevsky said there are still plenty
of opportunities to sign up for some of their summer programs. The
club is currently hosting a number of programs for swimmers of many
ages and ability levels, including:
- "Try-It" Day: Kids who are interested in exploring the magical
world of artistic swimming are welcome to register for a special
Saturday 'Try-It' day on July 27, and
receive an introduction to the club's favorite sport by its
professional staff. To learn more or to register,
visit Try-It Day.
- Artistic Swimming Program Placement Assessment Day: The 2024
Artistic Swimming Assessment Day will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Del Mar High
School in San Jose. Dedicated
coaches will evaluate each child's skills and help guide them
towards the perfect competitive program. To learn more or sign up
for a 20-minute slot from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m., visit Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Program
Assessment Day.
"Jacklyn got her start right here at the Santa Clara Artistic
Swimming Club. Who knows? Maybe another future Olympian will sign
up for one of our summer programs," Ekhilevsky said.
About the Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Club:
The Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Club has been producing
world-class artistic swimmers and Olympic athletes since 1964. The
Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Club is proud to have contributed to
the development of artistic swimming worldwide. For more
information, please
visit https://santaclaraartisticswimming.org.
The Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Club
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