Myers, Paula Jean (1934–)
Myers, Paula Jean (1934–)
American diver. Name variations: Paula Jean Myers-Pope; Paula J. Pope. Born Nov 11, 1934, in La Verne, CA; attended University of Southern California.
At Helsinki Olympics, won a silver medal in platform (1952); at Melbourne Olympics, won a bronze medal in platform (1956); at Rome Olympics, won a silver medal in springboard and a silver medal in platform (1960); won 11 AAU national championships; won gold medals for springboard and platform at Pan American games (1959).
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