About
American diver and 4-time Olympic gold medalist. She won both diving events at two consecutive Summer Olympics in Helsinki and Melbourne.
Before Fame
She won her first gold medal in International Competition at the 1951 World Championships.
Trivia
She won both the springboard and platform at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics.
Family Life
She has two children, Kelly and Timmy, both of whom competed in diving events.
Associated With
She won gold at the 1956 Olympics as did track athlete Betty Cuthbert.
