Abigail Johnston

Abigail Louise Johnston (born November 16, 1989, in Upper Arlington, Ohio) is a medical doctor.[1] At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she won a silver medal in the Women's synchronized 3 metre springboard with partner Kelci Bryant. She also competed at the 2016 Olympics in the individual 3 m springboard.[2]

Abby Johnston
Personal information
Full nameAbigail Louise Johnston
Nickname(s)Abby
Nationality United States
Born (1989-11-16) November 16, 1989
Upper Arlington, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materDuke University
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight134 lb (61 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportDiving
Event(s)3 m, 3 m synchro, London 2012 olympics

Personal

Johnston is the daughter of David and Elaine Johnston. She has two sisters, Adrienne and Leah.[3] She earned her bachelor's degree at Duke University and during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio was a medical student at Duke, expecting to graduate as a medical doctor from Duke University School of Medicine in 2018.[1][4]

References

  1. "Abigail Johnston". London2012.com. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Abby Johnston". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
  3. "Abby Johnston - Duke University Blue Devils | Official Athletics Site". GoDuke.com. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  4. http://www.espn.com/espnw/athletes-life/article/14376035/how-abby-johnston-manages-olympic-training-med-school


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