Bob Clotworthy

For the voice actor, see Robert Clotworthy.

Bob Clotworthy
Clotworthy at the 1952 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameRobert Lynn Clotworthy
Born(1931-05-08)May 8, 1931
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.[1]
DiedJune 1, 2018(2018-06-01) (aged 87)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[1]
Weight132 lb (60 kg)[1]
Sport
SportDiving
ClubNew York Athletic Club[1]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1956 Melbourne 3 m springboard
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Helsinki 3 m springboard
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1955 Mexico City 3 m springboard
Silver medal – second place 1955 Mexico City 10 m platform
Representing Ohio State
NCAA
Gold medal – first place 1953 Columbus 3 meter diving

Robert Lynn Clotworthy (May 8, 1931 – June 1, 2018)[2] was an American diver. He competed in the 3 m springboard at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics and won a bronze and a gold medal, respectively. He also won two medals at the 1955 Pan American Games. In 1980 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.[3]

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  2. ^ "Olympic Diving Champion Bob Clotworthy Passes Away at 87". SwimmingWorldMagazine.com. June 11, 2018.
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