Kayla Hepler
Marshallese swimmer (born 2002)
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Kayla Hepler (born 22 March 2002) is a swimmer who represents the Marshall Islands. She was selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Marshall Islands |
| Born | 22 March 2002[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| College team | Nebraska Wesleyan University |
Early life
Hepler was born on Ebeye Island in Kwajalein Atoll. Coached by her mother Amy LaCost, she began swimming at a very early age. An avid scuba diver from the age of 10, Hepler is a graduate of Kwajalein Jr-Sr High School. She worked as a lifeguard and assistant sports coach on Kwajalein. She attended Nebraska Wesleyan University.[2][3]
Career
She represented the Marshall Islands at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.[4][5][6]
She represented the Marshall Islands at the 2021 FINA World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi, where she set personal bests in both the 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle.[7]
She was selected to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 50m freestyle.[8]