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Apr 2, 2021 · On August 6, 1948, American diver Vicki Draves wins gold at the London Olympics. Two days later, her good friend and fellow diver Sammy Lee takes gold as well, making them the first Asian...
Apr 30, 2010 · April 29, 2010. Victoria Manalo Draves, an Asian-American diver who overcame ethnic prejudice early in her career to become the first woman to win springboard and platform gold medals in the...
In 1948, she excelled with gold medals from both the 3m springboard and 10m platform, a double that is much discussed, but not often achieved – Draves was the first female diver to achieve the feat. She was also the first Asian-American to win an Olympic medal.
Mar 30, 2013 · Olympics. 11.1M subscribers. 463. 48K views 10 years ago #Beijing2022 #Tokyo2020. 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Victoria 'Vicki' Draves wins the incredible 10m and 3m...
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Then Vicki met Lyle Draves, who became her diving coach and husband. She is celebrated for being the first Asian American female to win gold medals in platform and springboard diving at the 1948 London Olympics, as well as being the only swimmer to win gold medals in two individual events.
Biography. Born a twin daughter of an English mother and a Filipino father, Vicki Draves was obliged to use her mother’s maiden name, Taylor, to gain entry to the then racially conscious swimming clubs in the San Francisco area. She won the first of her four AAU titles in 1946 and at the 1948 Games she became the first woman to win both ...
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