Dorothy Poynton

Dorothy Poynton

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Champion diver Dorothy Poynton-Hill was born on July 17, 1915 in Salt Lake City, Utah. At age thirteen Poynton became the youngest Olympian to win a medal after she won the silver medal in springboard diving in the 1928 Olympic games. Dorothy went to win the bronze medal in springboard diving at the 1936 Olympics as well as the gold medal in platform diving at both the 1932 and 1936 Olympics (she was the first Olympic diver to win the 10 meter platform twice). After retiring from competitions Poynton taught swimming and diving at her own aquatic club in Los Angeles, California and appeared in several TV commercials. Dorothy was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1968. Poynton died at age 79 on May 18, 1995.
  • When was
    Dorothy Poynton born?

    Dorothy Poynton was born on Saturday, July 17, 1915

  • Where was
    Dorothy Poynton born?

    Dorothy Poynton was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

  • How old was
    Dorothy Poynton when they died?

    Dorothy Poynton was 80

  • When did Dorothy Poynton die?

    Dorothy Poynton died on
    Thursday, May 18, 1995

  • How tall is Dorothy Poynton?

    Dorothy Poynton is 5'1"(1.56m)


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