Gossick, Sue (1947–)
Gossick, Sue (1947–)
American diver. Born Nov 12, 1947, in California; dau. of Dr. Gustav Gossick; trained with Lyle Draves.
Was a medalist in 21 of 24 national springboard diving championships (1962–68); was a member of US team at Tokyo Olympics, placing 4th; won a gold medal in springboard diving in Mexico City Olympics (1968). Inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame (1988).
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