Barbara Gilders-Dudeck

Olympic athlete

1938 –

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Who is Barbara Gilders-Dudeck?

19-year old Detroit native and Mackenzie High School graduate, Barbara Sue Gilders represented the United States in the sport of springboard diving at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.

Coached by four-time Olympic medalist, Clarence Pinkston, Gilders entered the Games as the 1956 U.S. Amateur Athletic Union champion, and Olympic Trials silver medalist. During her lone Olympic competition, Barbara narrowly missed a trip to the medals podium.

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1938
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on July 23, 2013

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