Lorraine Eiler
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Lorraine Eiler (née MacGuire) is a former Australian women's basketball player.[1]
Biography
In 1957, at the World Championship for Women held in Brazil, Eiler was captain of the first national team to represent Australia at a World basketball Championship.[2][3] A talented athlete known for her inspirational leadership, smart play and natural athleticis, Eiler was rewarded after the tournament by being the first ever Australian woman to gain a scholarship to an American University.[2] Eiler was also an A grade tennis player, played squash for South Australia, and represented Australia in netball.[2][4]
Eiler was inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007.[2][5]
References
- ↑ Five join basketball's hall of fame. ABC News (22 August 2007). Retrieved 2012-09-09.
- 1 2 3 4 Lorraine Eiler. Basketball Australia: Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
- ↑ FIBA Archive. Player Search: Lorraine Macquire. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
- ↑ BA Hall of Famers revealed. National Basketball League (22 August 2007). Retrieved 2012-09-09.
- ↑ FIBA President inducted in the Basketball Australia Hall of Fame. FIBA Oceania (22 August 2007). Retrieved 2012-09-09.
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