Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
Died
Birthplace
Height
142 cm (4'8")
Nationality
Sport
Competitive Swimming, Diving
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Proto-Indo-European (*móri)
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Aileen Riggin: American diver, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist (1906–2002).
Born in Newport (died at age 96).
2 awards including International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Stands 4′8″ tall.
AWARDS (2)
B
International Swimming Hall of Fame
WON
B
Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Women inductee
WON
Biography
Aileen Muriel Riggin, also known by her married name Aileen Soule, was an American competition swimmer and diver. She was Olympic champion in springboard diving in 1920 and U.S. national springboard diving champion from 1923 to 1925. After retiring from competitions, she enjoyed a long and varied career in acting, coaching, writing and journalism. She was a swimming celebrity in Hawaii and the United States and an active ambassador of women's swimming well into old age.
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Aileen Riggin was born in Newport.
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