Richard Degener

Richard Degener
Degener in 1938
Personal information
Full nameRichard Kempster Degener
NationalityAmerican
BornMarch 14, 1912[1]
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedAugust 24, 1995(1995-08-24) (aged 83)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportDiving
University of Michigan
ClubDetroit Athletic Club
Coached byMatt Mann II
Michigan
Dick Papenguth
Olympics
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals1932, 1936
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1936 Berlin 3 m springboard
Bronze medal – third place 1932 Los Angeles 3 m springboard
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Richard Kempster Degener (March 14, 1912 – August 24, 1995) was an American diver and NCAA titlist who swam for the University of Michigan and the Detroit Athletic Club. He won a bronze and a gold medal in the 3 m springboard at the 1932 and 1936 Berlin Olympics, respectively. His Olympic diving coach, Dick Papenguth labelled Degener “the greatest of all divers.”[2]

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