Forbes Carlile
Australian pentathlete and Olympic coach
Born
June 3rd, 1921
104 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Competed in modern pentathlon at the 1948 London Olympics. Later became an influential coach, developing training programs for athletes. Contributed to the growth of modern pentathlon in Australia. Established a legacy through coaching and mentoring young athletes.
Competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics
Coached Australian modern pentathlon athletes
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