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Also Known As Samuel Rhee
Born August 1, 1920 • Fresno • California
Died Newport Beach • California
Awards And Honors Olympic Games • James E. Sullivan Award (1953)

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Diver Sammy Lee is presented with a gold medal at the 1948 Olympics in London
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Greg Louganis
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Pete Desjardins (left) and Johnny Weissmuller returning to the United States after the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam
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Al White
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Olympic diver Klaus Dibiasi
Klaus Dibiasi
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Aileen Riggin, 1922.
Aileen Riggin
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American wrestler Bruce Baumgartner
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Champion diver Georgia Coleman (center) at the 1932 Olympic Games
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Olympic diving champion Phil Boggs
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Bob Richards
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Debbie Meyer
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Mal Whitfield after winning the 800-metre race at the 1948 Olympics in London.
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