Dorothy Poynton-Hill

Olympic athlete

1915 – 1995

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Who was Dorothy Poynton-Hill?

Dorothy Poynton-Hill was an American diver who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1932 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and died in Riverside, California.

In 1928 she won the silver medal in the 3 metre springboard competition.

Four years later she won the gold medal in the 10 metre platform event.

In 1936 she won the gold medal in the 10 metre platform competition as well as the bronze medal in the 3 metre springboard event.

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Born
Jul 17, 1915
Salt Lake City
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
May 18, 1995
Riverside

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on July 23, 2013

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