Aileen Allen

Mary Aileen Allen (December 22, 1888 – September 4, 1950) was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. She was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada.[1]

Allen, circa 1918

In 1913, Allen was one of the founding members of an all-woman swimming club at the Bimini Baths in Los Angeles, California, which was formed in response to strict dress codes imposed by other clubs.[2] She was later elected captain of the club.[3]

Allen appeared in silent films. Her most notable role was Mrs. Westfall in the 1916 Metro Pictures release Mister 44. During World War I, she sold war bonds as a representative of Keystone Studios.[4]

In 1920 she finished fourth in the 3 metre springboard event.[1]

During the 1928 Summer Olympics, Allen served as the coach for the United States women's track and field team.[5] She coached the United States women's swim team during the 1932 Summer Olympics.[6]

Filmography
  • Mister 44 (1916) — as Mrs. Westfall
  • Luke and the Mermaids (1916)
  • Luke's Speedy Club Life (1916)
  • Mutual Weekly, No. 37 (1915) — as herself
  • Settled at the Seaside (1915) — as girl on pier (uncredited)
  • Those Bitter Sweets (1915) — as beach girl at picnic (uncredited)
  • He Got Himself a Wife (1915) — as Sophia
  • Their Husbands (1913) — as herself

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Aileen Allen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  2. "GIRLS TO SWIM IN MEN'S SUITS LA. WOMEN TO CHALLENGE STATE; Aquatic Experts Will Enter Races of Association at Redondo Beach". Los Angeles Herald (Volume XXXIX, Number 262). Los Angeles, California. 2 August 1913. p. 4. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  3. "SWIMMERS TO COMPETE IN SPORTSMAN'S SHOW". Los Angeles Herald (Volume XL, Number 168). Los Angeles, California. 16 May 1914. p. 10. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  4. "Patriotism among Keystone girls". The Bourbon News. 23 November 1917. p. 2. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  5. "Track Coach". Healdsburg Tribune (65). 21 January 1928. p. 7. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  6. Sheridan, Bob (10 April 1932). "Left Hooks". Las Vegas Age. Las Vegas, Nevada. p. 4. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
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