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


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About Aileen Riggin

  • 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.

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