Aileen Riggin

Aileen Riggin
Aileen Riggin in 1920
Personal information
Full nameAileen Muriel Riggin
National teamUnited States
Born(1906-05-02)May 2, 1906
Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedOctober 17, 2002(2002-10-17) (aged 96)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height4 ft 8 in (142 cm)
Weight65 lb (29.5 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming, diving
ClubWomen's Swimming Association
Medal record
Representing the United States
Women's diving
Olympic Games
1920 Antwerp3m springboard
1924 Paris3m springboard
Women's swimming
Olympic Games
1924 Paris100m backstroke

Aileen Muriel Riggin (May 2, 1906 – October 17, 2002), also known by her married name Aileen Soule (also Aileen Riggin Soule), was an American competition swimmer and diver. She was Olympic champion in springboard diving in 1920 and U.S. national springboard diving champion from 1923 to 1925. After retiring from competitions, she enjoyed a long and varied career in acting, coaching, writing and journalism. She was a swimming celebrity in Hawaii and the United States and an active ambassador of women's swimming well into old age.