Dick Eve
Australian diver
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Richmond Cavill "Dick" Eve (19 March 1901 – 13 March 1970) was an Australian diver who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1] He won the gold medal in the plain high diving and finished fifth in the 3 metre springboard event.[2] He was the first Australian Olympic diver to win a gold medal.
Dick Eve in the 1920s | ||||||||||||
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| Born | 19 March 1901 Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||
| Died | 13 March 1970 (aged 68) Concord, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Diving | |||||||||||
| Club | Manly Amateur Swimming Club | |||||||||||
Medal record
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Swimming career
Following the 1924 Olympics, Eve was barred from membership of Manly Amateur Swimming Club as he was considered a professional since he managed manly baths and lived on site. His "professional status" meant he was also ineligible for selection for the 1928 Summer Olympics.[3]
Personal life
Eve was the son of Albert Sidney Eve, a well-known swim instructor, and Fredda Cavill Eve, a member of the famous Cavill swimming family. His grandfather was Frederick Cavill and his brother was Australian sports administrator Jim Eve.
