About Velma Dunn
Lived 1918 – 2007 (aged 88). Velma Dunn was an American competitive diver, teacher and swimmer.
Velma Clancy Dunn (later Ploessel, October 9, 1918 – May 8, 2007) was an American diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 she won the silver medal in the 10 metre platform event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Velma Dunn?
diver (1918–2007)
When was Velma Dunn born?
Velma Dunn was born on 9 October 1918 in Monrovia.
When did Velma Dunn die?
Velma Dunn died on 8 May 2007 in Whittier.
What was Velma Dunn's occupation?
Velma Dunn was a competitive diver, teacher and swimmer.
What nationality was Velma Dunn?
Velma Dunn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Velma Dunn. https://biography.guide/velma-dunn/
MLA: "Velma Dunn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/velma-dunn/.
Chicago: "Velma Dunn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/velma-dunn/.
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