Jeanne Collier

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameJeanne Ellen•Collier (-Sitzberger)
Used nameJeanne•Collier
Born15 May 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA)
Measurements156 cm / 48 kg
AffiliationsDick Smith Swim Gym
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Although Jeanne Collier was the leading U.S. springboard diver at the Tokyo Olympics, finishing in second place behind the defending champion, Ingrid Krämer-Engel of East Germany Collier was a student at Xavier High School in Phoenix and also represented the Dick Smith Swim Gym. She was AAU Champion on the springboard in 1963. She later married 1964 men’s springboard gold medalist Ken Sitzberger.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Diving (Aquatics) USA Jeanne Collier
Springboard, Women (Olympic) 2 Silver

Olympic family relations