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Katherine Rawls

American swimmer, diver, Olympic silver medalist, aviator (1917-1982) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 64

Katherine Louise Rawls, also known by her married names Katherine Thompson and Katherine Green, was an American competition swimmer and diver. She was the United States national champion in multiple events during the 1930s.

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Associated Press Athlete of the Year1937
International Swimming Hall of Fame

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She was a 1932 Olympic silver medalist in 3-metre springboard diving and in the 1936 Olympics repeated as a silver medalist on the 3-meter board, while capturing a bronze medal as part of the 4x100 freestyle relay team.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1982 · aged 64

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