Riggin, Aileen (1906–2002)
Riggin, Aileen (1906–2002)
American diver and swimmer. Name variations: Aileen Riggin Soule. Born Aileen Riggin, May 2, 1906, in Newport, RI; died Oct 17, 2002, in Honolulu, Hawaii; m. Dwight D. Young (doctor injured in WWII), 1924 (died); m. Howard Soule; children: Yvonne May.
Shortly after 14th birthday, won a gold medal in springboard diving at Antwerp Olympics (1920), the youngest to win a gold medal in springboard until 13-year-old Marjorie Gestring of the US (1936); won bronze medal in 100-meter backstroke and silver medal in springboard in Paris Olympics (1924); set 6 world records in freestyle and backstroke sprints in the World Masters for those swimmers in the 85 to 89-year-old age group (1991).
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