Terence William Buck (6 July 1943 – 7 March 2005)[1] was an Australian swimmer and coach. He represented Australia at the 1964 Summer Olympics in the 400m individual medley and placed eighth.[2] He was the first Australian swimmer to first participate at the Olympics as both an athlete and a coach.[1] He was head coach in the 1984 Summer Olympics, and team manager in 1992 and 1996.[3] Buck was also a surf lifesaver and a life member of the Clovelly Surf Club in New South Wales.[3] He died in a tractor accident on his farm, leaving behind his wife Laraine and three daughters.[3][4]
Personal information | |
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Full name | Terrence William Buck |
Nickname(s) | "Terry" |
National team | Australia |
Born | (1943-07-06)6 July 1943 Sydney |
Died | 7 March 2005(2005-03-07) (aged 61) Tweed River, New South Wales |
Sport | |
Sport | Swimming |
Strokes | Medley |
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