Hristina

For the first time Variety Village has an athlete who is deaf on its Synchronized Swimming team.

Hristina is 11 years old, and is part of a team of girls her age who all have full hearing. She has a cochlear implant, which allows her to hear when training “on land,” but the device can’t be worn in the water. As a result, she cannot hear her teammates, her coach, or the music when she is swimming. These obstacles have not stopped her from achieving her goals.

Hristina recently competed at the Waterloo Invitational Competition, where she placed first in her routine. At the Regional Championships, she placed first and earned a spot to compete in the National Championships - an impressive list of accomplishments for an athlete who has only trained for one year.

Here at Variety Village, we are excited to see what is next for Hristina. We will keep you updated on this inspiring athlete as her Synchro career develops.

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