Aileen Riggin
American diver, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist
Died when: 96 years 170 days (1157 months)Star 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.
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