Bob Clotworthy facts for kids
Clotworthy at the 1952 Olympics
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| Full name | Robert Lynn Clotworthy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | May 8, 1931 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Died | June 1, 2018 (aged 87) Salt Lake City, Utah |
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| Height | 160 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Diving | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | New York Athletic Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robert Lynn "Bob" Clotworthy (born May 8, 1931 – died June 1, 2018) was an amazing American diver. He was known for his skills in springboard diving. Bob competed in two Olympic Games and won medals for his country. He also earned several medals at the Pan American Games.
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Bob Clotworthy: An Olympic Diver
Bob Clotworthy was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1931. He grew up to become one of the top divers in the United States. Diving involves jumping or falling into water, usually from a springboard or a high platform. Divers perform acrobatic moves and twists before entering the water.
His Olympic Journey
Bob Clotworthy represented the United States at two different Olympic Games. These are major international sports events where athletes from around the world compete.
1952 Helsinki Olympics
His first Olympic appearance was at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. Here, he competed in the 3-meter springboard event. This event involves divers bouncing on a flexible board before performing their dives. Bob performed very well and earned a bronze medal for his efforts. This was a great start to his Olympic career.
1956 Melbourne Olympics
Four years later, Bob Clotworthy went to the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Again, he competed in the 3-meter springboard event. This time, he showed even more skill and precision. Bob won the gold medal, making him an Olympic champion! This was a huge achievement in his diving career.
Other Diving Achievements
Besides his Olympic success, Bob Clotworthy also competed in the Pan American Games. These games are held every four years for athletes from North, South, and Central America.
Pan American Games Medals
In 1955, Bob Clotworthy competed at the Pan American Games in Mexico City. He won two more medals there. He earned a bronze medal in the 3-meter springboard event. He also took home a silver medal in the 10-meter platform event. The 10-meter platform is much higher than the springboard, requiring even more courage and skill.
Honored for His Career
Bob Clotworthy's amazing diving career was recognized in 1980. He was added into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. This special place honors the greatest swimmers and divers from around the world. It means his achievements will be remembered for a long time.
Later Years
Bob Clotworthy passed away on June 1, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was 87 years old. He left behind a legacy as a talented diver and an Olympic gold medalist.
