Alice Lord (diver)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 4, 1902 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States |
| Died | July 13, 2000 (aged 98) Ormond Beach, Florida, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Diving |
Alice Harlekinden Lord (later Landon, February 4, 1902 – July 13, 2000) was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]
In 1920 she was eliminated in the first round of the 10 metre platform event, as part of the first U.S. woman's swimming team at the Olympics.
She appeared at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics as a member of the colour party accompanying the ceremonial Olympic Handover Flag, and at age 94, carried the torch for a stint in Florida prior to the 1996 Atlanta Games. She was the wife of Richmond Landon.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Alice Lord". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ (20 July 2000). Alice Lord Landon, 98, Diver And Pioneer in Water Sports, The New York Times
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