Princeton Olympian Lesley Bush Dives into History
Bush, a 1964 gold medalist in diving, was honored by Lakewood Blueclaws this week.
As a 16-year-old girl growing up and attending Princeton High School in the winter of 1964, Lesley Bush wasn't sure how many people knew her in her own hometown. By the end of 1964, Bush made sure no one would forget her. Bush won the gold medal in platform diving in the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. Now, 48 years later, Bush is still remembered. She was among a dozen former Olympic athletes honored before a Lakewood Blueclaws game on Wednesday, June 13. "It's nice to be remembered," Bush said. Lakewood honored the athletes, in part, to build enthusiasm for the upcoming Sumer Olympics in London, set to begin in July. Fans will follow the U.S. athletes on television and the internet. The winners will come home to appearances with Jay Leno or …
