Forbes Carlile

Australian pentathlete and Olympic coach

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

Links & References

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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