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Cathleen Rigby

Cathleen Rigby competed for USA in women's artistic gymnastics, 1968–1972.

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Career, in brief

Cathleen Rigby was a two-time Olympian for USA in women's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1968 through 1972.

Timeline

Career arc, year by year.

Olympic — 2 appearances

1972 Munich Olympics

Aug 26 → Sep 11 · Munich
All-Around Qual 74.250 — 10th, advanced Final 74.925 — 10th 10th
Vault Qual 18.250
Uneven Bars Qual 18.600
Balance Beam Qual 18.600
Floor Exercise Qual 18.800

1968 Mexico City Olympics

Mexico City
All-Around Final 74.950 — 16th 16th

On This Day

Dec 12, 1952 · Cathleen Rigby was born

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Sources

Sources olympics.com (Munich 1972) · olympedia.org (Munich 1972, Mexico City 1968)
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