About Caroline Smith
Lived 1906 – 1994 (aged 88). Caroline Smith was an American competitive diver.
Caroline Smith (later Macias) (July 21, 1906 – November 11, 1994) was an American diver who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
On the eve of her 18th birthday, July 20, 1924, in Paris, France, Smith won the gold medal in the 10 meter platform competition. She defeated teammate Elizabeth Becker-Pinkston by a half-point in the judges' scoring.
Smith was inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1988.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Caroline Smith?
American diver (1906–1994)
When was Caroline Smith born?
Caroline Smith was born on 21 July 1906 in Cairo.
When did Caroline Smith die?
Caroline Smith died on 11 November 1994 in Las Vegas.
What was Caroline Smith's occupation?
Caroline Smith was a competitive diver.
What nationality was Caroline Smith?
Caroline Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Caroline Smith (diver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Caroline Smith. https://biography.guide/caroline-smith-competitive-diver/
MLA: "Caroline Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/caroline-smith-competitive-diver/.
Chicago: "Caroline Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/caroline-smith-competitive-diver/.
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