Sammy Lee

Sammy Lee was born on August 1, 1920 in California. Olympic diver who was the first Asian-American Olympic gold medalist in history, winning in 1948 in London.
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As per our current Database, Sammy Lee has been died on Dec 2, 2016 (age 96).

🎂 Sammy Lee - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Sammy Lee die, Sammy Lee was 96 years old.

Popular As Sammy Lee
Occupation Diver
Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 1, 1920 (California)
Birthday August 1
Town/City California
Nationality California

🌙 Zodiac

Sammy Lee’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Sammy Lee was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

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About

Olympic diver who was the first Asian-American Olympic gold medalist in history, winning in 1948 in London.

Before Fame

He earned an M.D. from the University of Southern California in 1947.

Trivia

He took home a 10 m platform gold medal at the 1948 London games and the 1952 Helsinki games.

Family Life

He fathered two children, Pamela and Sammy II, with his longtime wife Roz.

Associated With

His distinction as the first Asian American to win a gold medal at the Olympics would be remembered in 2012 when Gabby Douglas became the first African-American Gymnast in Olympic history to win the individual all-arounds.

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