About Dorothy Poynton-Hill
Lived 1915 – 1995 (aged 79). Dorothy Poynton-Hill was an American competitive diver.
Dorothy Poynton-Hill (née Poynton, later Teuber; July 17, 1915 – May 18, 1995) was an American diver who competed at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics. She won the 10 m platform event in 1932 and 1936, while in the 3 m springboard she took a silver in 1928 and a bronze in 1936. In 1928, at age 13 she became the youngest Olympian to win a medal and, in 1936, the first Olympic diver to win the 10 m platform twice.
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Who was Dorothy Poynton-Hill?
diver (1915-1995)
When was Dorothy Poynton-Hill born?
Dorothy Poynton-Hill was born on 17 July 1915 in Salt Lake City.
When did Dorothy Poynton-Hill die?
Dorothy Poynton-Hill died on 18 May 1995 in Riverside.
What was Dorothy Poynton-Hill's occupation?
Dorothy Poynton-Hill was a competitive diver.
What nationality was Dorothy Poynton-Hill?
Dorothy Poynton-Hill was American.
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