Smith, Caroline (1906–)

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Smith, Caroline (1906–)

American diver. Name variations: Carol Smith. Born July 21, 1906; trained with Los Angeles AC.

At Paris Olympics, won a gold medal in platform (1924), the 1st woman to win the event; also placed 1st at US nationals (1925). Honored by International Swimming Hall of Fame (1988).

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