Krysta Palmer training for Olympics at University of Nevada, Reno

RENO – When she was 5 years old, Krysta Palmer told her coach that she wanted to be an Olympian. Palmer, who was born in Carson City and went to school at Douglas High, first wanted to be a gymnast but injuries got in the way. After a seven-year career, she went with Plan B: trampoline, which was added as an Olympic event.