Philip Craven

Basketball player and swimmer

Philip Craven - Basketball player and swimmer
Born

July 4th, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Competed in basketball and swimming at a high level. Achieved success in international basketball competitions. Served as the president of the International Paralympic Committee, contributing to the development of sports for athletes with disabilities.

Competed for the Great Britain basketball team

Served as president of the International Paralympic Committee

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