Aileen Allen Explained

Sport:Diving
Birth Date:22 December 1888
Birth Place:Prince Edward Island, Canada
Death Place:Pasadena, California, United States

Mary Aileen Conquest-Allen (December 22, 1888  - September 4, 1950) was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1] She was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada.[2]

In 1913, Allen was one of the founding members of an all-woman swimming club at the Bimini Baths in Los Angeles, California, which was formed in response to strict dress codes imposed by other clubs.[3] She was later elected captain of the club.[4]

Allen appeared in silent films. Her most notable role was Mrs. Westfall in the 1916 Metro Pictures release Mister 44. During World War I, she sold war bonds as a representative of Keystone Studios.[5]

In 1920, she finished fourth in the 3 metre springboard event.[2]

During the 1928 Summer Olympics, Allen served as the coach for the United States women's track and field team.[6] She coached the United States women's swim team during the 1932 Summer Olympics.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aileen Allen . Olympedia . 8 August 2021.
  2. Aileen Allen Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418104217/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/al/aileen-allen-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 11 May 2020.
  3. News: GIRLS TO SWIM IN MEN’S SUITS LA. WOMEN TO CHALLENGE STATE; Aquatic Experts Will Enter Races of Association at Redondo Beach . 16 October 2020 . Los Angeles Herald . XXXIX. 262 . 2 August 1913 . Los Angeles, California . 4.
  4. News: SWIMMERS TO COMPETE IN SPORTSMAN’S SHOW . 16 October 2020 . Los Angeles Herald . XL. 168 . 16 May 1914 . Los Angeles, California . 10.
  5. News: Patriotism among Keystone girls . 16 October 2020 . The Bourbon News . 23 November 1917 . 2.
  6. News: Track Coach . 16 October 2020 . Healdsburg Tribune . 65 . 21 January 1928 . 7.
  7. News: Sheridan . Bob . Left Hooks . 16 October 2020 . Las Vegas Age . 10 April 1932 . Las Vegas, Nevada . 4.