Kimiko Soldati Name: Kimiko Soldati (nee Hirai) Stats: 5’1”, 112lbs Birthplace: Born 4-10-1974 in Longmont, Colorado. ( Father born in US internment camp in WW2). Family: Married to fellow diver Adam Soldati. Son Blake born 2005.
Education:
- University of Indiana 1994-98
- Masters in Athletic Admin/Sports management 2001 (GPA 4.00)
- GTE Academic All-American
Athletics:
- Early career as a gymnast cut short by knee injury, took up diving
- Captain of USA Olympic Diving team, Athens 2004
- First woman to advance to finals of all 5 diving events at 2000 Outdoor Nationals
- USA Diver of the Year in 2001 and 2002
- 2002 World Cup silver medalist in 10m platform
- NCAA Champion (1m) in 1996
Website: www.kimiko-usa.com Representation: Sports Unlimited (Paul Herschell) www.sportsU.com Award winning poster available (autographed) via Kimiko’s website |