Lenore Kight (August 12 1911 – May 7 2000) was an American competitive swimmer who specialized in freestyle events. She represented the United States at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
Olympic participation
- 1932 Los Angeles Games – Kight was a member of the U.S. women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay team that won the silver medal. She also competed in the individual 100 metre freestyle, finishing in the finals.
- 1936 Berlin Games – She again qualified for the U.S. Olympic team, competing in the 100 metre freestyle where she placed sixth in the final.
National competition
- Kight earned multiple Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) titles in freestyle sprint events during the early 1930s, establishing herself as one of the leading American female swimmers of her era.
Later life
- After retiring from competition, Kight remained involved in swimming as a coach and advocate for youth sports programs. She lived in the Chicago area until her death in 2000.
Legacy
- Lenore Kight is recognized for her contributions to American women's swimming during a period when female athletes were gaining greater international prominence. Her Olympic silver medal in 1932 contributed to the United States' overall success in the Games.
