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Constance Meyer
English American competitive diver / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Constance Mayer.
Constance Cycil Meyer (née Ralph, later Dressler; September 17, 1882 – January 3, 1967) was an English American competitive diver who was the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) women's champion in 1915 and 1917. She was twice runner-up for the AAU diving title; first in 1916 to Aileen Allen and again in 1918 to Thelma Payne. Meyer lived in Portland, Oregon and was a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club under instructor Jack Cody. She also competed in bowling, golf, ice hockey, swimming, tennis and water polo.
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Personal information | |
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Birth name | Constance C. Ralph |
Nickname | "Connie" Meyer |
Nationality | British-American |
Born | (1882-09-17)September 17, 1882 St Martin's, England |
Died | January 3, 1967(1967-01-03) (aged 84) San Mateo County, California, US |
Years active | 1913–1922 |
Spouse(s) | William N. Meyer (1900–1919) Lou C. Dressler (1919–1946, his death) |
Sport | |
Sport | diving |
Club | Multnomah Athletic Club |
Coached by | Jack Cody |
Achievements and titles | |
Regional finals | 1917 |
National finals | 1915, 1917 |
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