Savannah King

Biography

Please note: the information below is accurate as of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Savannah King returned to the Olympic Games for the second time in her career in London 2012 and finished in top-15 in the 800m freestyle and the top-20 in the 400m freestyle event.

At the 2008 Beijing Games, she finished in the top-20 in the 400m freestyle. King won her first international medals at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janerio, where she swam the 800m freestyle in a personal best time to claim the bronze medal. She was also part of the 4x200m freestyle team that won silver.

Since Beijing, King has competed at the 2009 World Championships in Rome, 2010 Pan Pacific Championships in California, and the 2011 World Championships in Shanghai. She also swims for the University of British Columbia.

Olympic Highlights

Games Sport Event Finish
2008 BeijingAquatics - SwimmingFreestyle 400m - Women19
2012 LondonAquatics - SwimmingFreestyle 800m - Women15
2012 LondonAquatics - SwimmingFreestyle 400m - Women18