Allen, circa 1918

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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References

  1. ^ "Aileen Allen". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Aileen Allen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  3. ^ "GIRLS TO SWIM IN MEN'S SUITS LA. WOMEN TO CHALLENGE STATE; Aquatic Experts Will Enter Races of Association at Redondo Beach". Los Angeles Herald. Vol. XXXIX, no. 262. Los Angeles, California. 2 August 1913. p. 4. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  4. ^ "SWIMMERS TO COMPETE IN SPORTSMAN'S SHOW". Los Angeles Herald. Vol. XL, no. 168. Los Angeles, California. 16 May 1914. p. 10. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Patriotism among Keystone girls". The Bourbon News. 23 November 1917. p. 2. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Track Coach". Healdsburg Tribune. No. 65. 21 January 1928. p. 7. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  7. ^ Sheridan, Bob (10 April 1932). "Left Hooks". Las Vegas Age. Las Vegas, Nevada. p. 4. Retrieved 16 October 2020.

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