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Albert White

1895 – 1982

American diver

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About Albert White

Lived 1895 – 1982 (aged 87). Albert White was an American basketball player and competitive diver.

Albert Cosad White (May 14, 1895 – July 8, 1982) was an American diver who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He competed collegiately for Stanford University, and was also the captain of Stanford's gymnastics team, which won the Pacific Coast Conference championship in 1921.

In 1924 he won the gold medal in the 3 m springboard competition as well as in the 10 metre platform event.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Stanford University
Also known as
Albert Cosad White, Al White

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Albert White's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert White?

American diver (1895–1982)

When was Albert White born?

Albert White was born on 14 May 1895 in Oakland.

When did Albert White die?

Albert White died on 8 July 1982 in Richmond.

What was Albert White's occupation?

Albert White was a basketball player and competitive diver.

What nationality was Albert White?

Albert White was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert White

· Wikidata: Q439306

· DBpedia: Albert White (diver)

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