Keith Russell (diver)

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Keith Russell
Personal information
Full nameJohn Keith Russell
BornJanuary 15, 1948 (1948-01-15) (age 76)
Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
Medal record
Men's diving
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1973 Belgrade Platform
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1973 Belgrade Springboard
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1967 Winnipeg Springboard
Universiade
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1967 Tokyo Springboard
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1967 Tokyo Platform

John Keith Russell (born January 15, 1948) is an American former diver who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics in the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform. [1]

Personal life

Russell is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Keith Russell". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
  2. Deseret News 1999-2000 Church Almanac. Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News. 1998. p. 555. ISBN   1573454915.