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John O'Brien
Olympians

John O'Brien

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Water Polo

Age

Passed away

Olympic History

Melbourne 1956

Rome 1960

Career Events

Water Polo Mens Tournament

 

John's Story

John O’Brien from the Richmond Club in Melbourne represented Australia in two Olympic Games at Melbourne 1956 and as captain in Rome 1960.

John O'Brien

John O'Brien is standing at the back, right as we look at the image.

Known as “Obie”, O'Brien was also a long standing representative for Victoria being selected continuously from 1953 to 1970, captaining the team from 1959 - 1968 and as coach 1967 - 1970.

John was named as a Life Member of the Victorian Water Polo Association and was a multiple Best and Fairest in the Victorian Water Polo Association’s Men’s Competition and coached the Richmond Water Polo Club for almost 20 years.

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