Iris Cummings

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]

Iris Cummings Critchell
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Cummings in 2007
Born (1920-12-21) December 21, 1920 (age 104)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationCompetitive swimmer, aviator
Known forParticipant at 1936 Summer Olympics, co-founder and director of Bates Aeronautics Program at Harvey Mudd College
Height5 ft 4.5 in (164 cm)

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).

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References

  1. 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.