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Born | Prince Edward Island, Canada | December 22, 1888
Died | September 4, 1950 Pasadena, California, United States | (aged 61)
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Sport | Diving |
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]
Personal information | |
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Born | Prince Edward Island, Canada | December 22, 1888
Died | September 4, 1950 Pasadena, California, United States | (aged 61)
Sport | |
Sport | Diving |
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]