Lorraine Eiler

Lorraine Melva Eiler (née MacGuire; born 9 December 1934) is a former Australian women's basketball player.[1][2]

Lorraine Eiler

Personal information
Born	9 December 1934 Woodville, Adelaide, South Australia
Medal record Women's Basketball Representing  Australia

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.[3][4] 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.[3] Eiler was also an A grade tennis player, played squash for South Australia, and represented Australia in netball.[3][5]

Eiler was inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007.[3][6]

References

1. Five join basketball's hall of fame. ABC News (22 August 2007). Retrieved 2012-09-09.
2. Brasil, Cartões de Imigração familysearch.org
3. Lorraine Eiler. Basketball Australia: Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
4. FIBA Archive. Player Search: Lorraine Macquire. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
5. BA Hall of Famers revealed. National Basketball League (22 August 2007). Retrieved 2012-09-09.
6. FIBA President inducted in the Basketball Australia Hall of Fame. FIBA Oceania (22 August 2007). Retrieved 2012-09-09.