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Sammy Lee

diving, doctor, coach, military, hall of fame
Gender:
Male
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Lee
Also Known As:
Dr. Sammy Lee
Birth Date:
August 1, 1920
Death Date:
December 2, 2016
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Fresno, California, USA

Brief Facts:

The first Asian-American to win Olympic Gold Medal 1948 as a diver. Won again, the first man to win back-to-back gold medals in Olympic platform diving, Olympic Gold Medal 1952. Of Korean ancestry. Became a doctor, served in the army in the Korean War. Coached divers at Olympic games. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. International Swimming Hall of Fame 1968. Orange County Sports Hall of Fame 1984. James E. Sullivan Award 1953. Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars: A star for Sports fame; ceremony: 26 May 2009.
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