Frances Rivett-Carnac
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Frances Clytie Rivett-Carnac née Greenstock (1875 – January 1, 1962) was a British
sailor
who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
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She was a crew member of the British boat Heroine, which won the gold medal in the 7 metre class.
Her husband Charles Rivett-Carnac
was also a crew member and won Olympic gold. Their granddaughter Cleone Rivett-Carnac
was an athlete in New Zealand.
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
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She was a crew member of the British boat Heroine, which won the gold medal in the 7 metre class.
Her husband Charles Rivett-Carnac
Charles Rivett-Carnac (sailor)
Charles James Rivett-Carnac was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics....
was also a crew member and won Olympic gold. Their granddaughter Cleone Rivett-Carnac
Cleone Rivett-Carnac
Cleone Rivett-Carnac is a former New Zealand Javelin thrower.At the 1950 British Empire Games she won the bronze medal in the women's javelin throw....
was an athlete in New Zealand.