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
Dick Eve in the 1920s
Personal information
Born19 March 1901
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Died13 March 1970 (aged 68)
Concord, New South Wales, Australia
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Sport
SportDiving
ClubManly Amateur Swimming Club
Medal record
Representing  Australia
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris plain high diving

Swimming career

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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

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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.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Dick Eve". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  2. ^ Dick Eve Archived 12 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ "Talent Unexploited". Smith's Weekly. Vol. IX, no. 47. New South Wales, Australia. 7 January 1928. p. 8. Retrieved 1 March 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
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