Dick Degener
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Richard Kempster "Dick"•Degener |
| Used name | Dick•Degener |
| Born | 14 March 1912 in Detroit, Michigan (USA) |
| Died | 24 August 1995 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (USA) |
| Affiliations | Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Before turning professional in 1937, Dick Degener won a total of 12 AAU titles, including five straight wins in the indoor springboard, beginning in 1932. After graduating from the University of Michigan, where he won two NCAA championships, Degener represented the Detroit AC. Known as the “Fred Astaire of diving”; he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1971.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Diving (Aquatics) | USA |
Dick Degener | |||
| Springboard, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Diving (Aquatics) | USA |
Dick Degener | |||
| Springboard, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |