Aileen Riggin won silver in springboard diving at the 1924 Paris Olympics, defending her prior Olympic success in a new event cycle.
At the 1924 Paris Olympics, Aileen Riggin earned the silver medal in women's springboard diving on July 13, 1924, further cementing her reputation as one of the top divers in the world during the 1920s.
Having won gold in Antwerp four years earlier, Riggin returned to Olympic competition as one of the most experienced and admired divers on the U.S. team. Her continued excellence across two Olympic Games demonstrated remarkable longevity and consistency in a sport that demanded both artistry and athletic precision.
The 1924 Games were significant for women's aquatic sports, as the American team dominated diving and swimming, with Riggin among the leading figures who helped establish the United States as a powerhouse in these disciplines. Her silver medal placed her among an elite group of women who had proven that Olympic success could be sustained over multiple Games, not just achieved as a singular feat of youth.
Additionally, at the same 1924 Games, Riggin competed in swimming and won a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke, making her the first woman to win Olympic medals in both swimming and diving — a rare dual achievement in Olympic history that underscored her exceptional versatility as an aquatic athlete.