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Keith Collin

1937 – 1991

Olympic diver

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Lived 1937 – 1991 (aged 54). Keith Collin was a British competitive diver.

Keith Roper Collin (18 January 1937 – 6 March 1991) was a British diver who won the gold medal in the Men's springboard diving at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games and competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Biography At the age of 21 Collin completed for the England team at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, which was hosted in Wales. He competed in the men's springboard diving, and edged out Bill Patrick from Canada to win the gold medal by 126.78 points to 124.62.

At the 1960 Summer Olympics, Collin placed in 26th place in the Men's springboard, scoring 46.10 points but failing to qualify for the final. He was the only competitor entered from the British team.

In 1962, he represented England in the 3 metres springboard at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia.

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Who was Keith Collin?

Olympic diver (1937-1991)

When was Keith Collin born?

Keith Collin was born on 18 January 1937 in London.

When did Keith Collin die?

Keith Collin died on 6 March 1991 in Hounslow.

What was Keith Collin's occupation?

Keith Collin was a competitive diver.

What nationality was Keith Collin?

Keith Collin was British.

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· Wikipedia: Keith Collin

· Wikidata: Q6384213

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