Yet , the American women went to compete , including famous athletes like US Olympic diver , Patricia McCormick .
The press , leading up to the 1956 Melbourne Olympics employed the constant theme of focusing on femininity to claim victory .
The American women went to compete , including famous athletes like US Olympic diver , Patricia McCormick .
The press , leading up to the 1956 Melbourne Olympics employed the constant theme of focusing on femininity to claim victory .