Iris Cummings
Iris Cummings Critchell | |
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.jpg) Cummings in 2007 | |
| Born | December 21, 1920 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Competitive swimmer, aviator |
| Known for | Last Living Participant at 1936 Summer Olympics, co-founder and director of Bates Aeronautics Program at Harvey Mudd College |
| Height | 5 ft 4.5 in (164 cm) |
Iris C. Cummings (born December 21, 1920), also known by her married name Iris Critchell, is an American aviator and former competition swimmer. She represented the United States at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.[1]
She was accepted into the University of Southern California's first Civilian Pilot Training Program in 1939. During World War II, she was a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).
As of 2024[update], Cummings is the last living participant of the 1936 Summer Olympics.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; Evans, Hilary (September 2010). "Iris Cummings Biography and Olympic Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
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