Dorothy Poynton, Olympic diver, in straight position following a backward start, 1932

Title: Dorothy Poynton, Olympic diver, in straight position following a backward start, 1932
Date Created: 1932
Date: 1932
Publisher: Los Angeles Times
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Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description: View from above of Dorothy Poynton, Olympic diver, in straight position with arms outstretched during the flight of her dive following a backward start
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.
Caption: Text from negative sleeve: Poynton, Dorothy, swimmer, 1932

Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections
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