Aileen Allen

American diver

Aileen Allen

Allen, circa 1918

Personal information
Born| (1888-12-22)December 22, 1888
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Died| September 4, 1950(1950-09-04) (aged 61)
Pasadena, California, United States
Sport
Sport| Diving

Mary Aileen Conquest-Allen (December 22, 1888 - September 4, 1950) was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1] She was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada.[2]

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.[3] She was later elected captain of the club.[4]

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.[5]

In 1920, she finished fourth in the 3 metre springboard event.[2]

During the 1928 Summer Olympics, Allen served as the coach for the United States women's track and field team.[6] She coached the United States women's swim team during the 1932 Summer Olympics.[7]

## Filmography

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* 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

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1. ^ "Aileen Allen". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
2. ^ a b 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.
3. ^ "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. Vol. XXXIX, no. 262\. Los Angeles, California. 2 August 1913. p. 4. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
4. ^ "SWIMMERS TO COMPETE IN SPORTSMAN'S SHOW". Los Angeles Herald. Vol. XL, no. 168\. Los Angeles, California. 16 May 1914. p. 10. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
5. ^ "Patriotism among Keystone girls". The Bourbon News. 23 November 1917. p. 2. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
6. ^ "Track Coach". Healdsburg Tribune. No. 65\. 21 January 1928. p. 7. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
7. ^ Sheridan, Bob (10 April 1932). "Left Hooks". Las Vegas Age. Las Vegas, Nevada. p. 4. Retrieved 16 October 2020.

## External links

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* Aileen Allen's obituary