Calif. Teen Is Olympic Medal Hopeful
One of the best U.S. prospects for a gold medal in diving is 15-year-old Haley Ishimatsu.
She's 4 feet 9 inches tall and 83 pounds. Isimatsu is being mentored by potential Olympic teammate and U.S. diving legend Laura Wilkinson.
Rob Schmitz reports for KQED.
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