Dorothy Poynton, Olympic diver, in straight position following a backward start, 1932
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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds., Dorothy Poynton-Hill was an American diver who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1932 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1928 she won the silver medal in the 3 metre springboard competition. Four years later she won the gold medal in the 10 metre platform event.
In 1936 she won the gold medal in the 10 metre platform competition as well as the bronze medal in the 3 metre springboard event., Dorothy Poynton, Olympic diver, in straight position with arms outstretched following a backward start, Text from negative sleeve: Poynton, Dorothy, swimmer, 1932