About Georgia Coleman
Lived 1912 – 1940 (aged 28). Georgia Coleman was an American competitive diver.
Georgia V. Coleman (January 23, 1912 – September 14, 1940) was an American diver. She competed in the 3 m springboard and 10 m platform at the 1928 and 1932 Olympics and won one gold, one bronze and two silver medals. Domestically she collected 11 AAU titles. She learned to swim again, but two years later developed pneumonia as an after-effect of the polio, and died at the age of twenty-eight.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Georgia Coleman?
diver
When was Georgia Coleman born?
Georgia Coleman was born on 23 January 1912 in St. Maries.
When did Georgia Coleman die?
Georgia Coleman died on 14 September 1940 in Los Angeles.
What was Georgia Coleman's occupation?
Georgia Coleman was a competitive diver.
What nationality was Georgia Coleman?
Georgia Coleman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georgia Coleman. https://biography.guide/georgia-coleman/
MLA: "Georgia Coleman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/georgia-coleman/.
Chicago: "Georgia Coleman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/georgia-coleman/.
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