Aileen Riggin

Description: (American Swimmer, Diver and Olympic Champion in 'Springboard' Diving in 1920)
At 14, Aileen Riggin won a gold medal at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics, where she was also the smallest competitor, weighing roughly 29 kg. Making her way through a male-dominated sports structure, she also became the first swimmer to win medals in both the swimming and diving events at the same Olympics.

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Birthday May 2, 1906 (Taurus)
Died on October 17, 2002
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