Aileen Riggin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Aileen Riggin

American diver, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist

Date of Birth: 02-May-1906

Place of Birth: Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Date of Death: 19-Oct-2002

Profession: swimmer, competitive diver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Aileen Muriel Riggin (May 2, 1906 – October 17, 2002), also known by her married name Aileen Soule (also Aileen Riggin Soule), was an American competition swimmer and diver.
She was Olympic champion in springboard diving in 1920 and U.S.
national springboard diving champion from 1923 to 1925.
After retiring from competitions, she enjoyed a long and varied career in acting, coaching, writing and journalism.
She was a swimming celebrity in Hawaii and the United States and an active ambassador of women's swimming well into old age.