Photo: JD Lasica from Pleasanton, CA, US / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Lilly King is the kind of competitor I find easy to root for. Born in Evansville, Indiana, in 1997 and sharpened at Indiana University Bloomington, she built her name on breaststroke, the most punishing event in the pool. At the 2016 Rio Olympics she took gold in the 100-meter breaststroke and another in the medley relay, then collected a Honda Sports Award in 2019. What impresses me is her refusal to flinch when the moment gets big; that nerve, achieved so young, suggests a will that will carry her well beyond swimming. She is proof that grit photographs every bit as well as talent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lilly King
- Name (Japanese)
- リリー・キング
- Reading
- りりー・きんぐ
- Born
- February 10, 1997 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Evansville, Indiana, United States
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- swimmer
2. Background
- High school
- FJ Reitz High School
- University
- Indiana University Bloomington
Awards & achievements
- 2019 Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lilly King born?
Born February 10, 1997 (age 29).
Where is Lilly King from?
Lilly King is from Evansville, Indiana, United States.
What does Lilly King do?
Lilly King works as swimmer.
How tall is Lilly King?
Lilly King is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.