Caroline Smith (diver)

Caroline Smith (later Macias) (July 21, 1906 November 10, 1994) was an American diver who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]

Caroline Smith
Medal record
Women's diving
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1924 Paris 10 m platform

On the eve of her 18th birthday, July 20, 1924, in Paris, France, Smith won the gold medal in the 10 meter platform competition. She defeated teammate Elizabeth Becker-Pinkston by a half-point in the judges' scoring.[1]

Smith was inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1988.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Caroline Smith Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-12-04. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
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