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Phillip Carmichael
Olympians

Phillip Carmichael

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Rugby - Union

Olympic History

London 1908

Career Events

Mens Rugby Union

 

Phillip's Story

1884-1973

Philip Carmichael, from Queensland, was a goal-kicking full back who kicked four conversions and a penalty goal in the Olympic match. Unlike many of his Olympic team-mates, he remained with rugby union after returning from the tour with the first Wallabies.

Team: P Carmichael, C Russell, J Hickey, FB Smith, D Carroll, C McKivat, A McCabe, T Richards, M McArthur, R Craig, S Middleton, P McCue, C McMurtrie, T Griffin, J Barnett

Australia 32 (7 tries, 4 conversions, 1 penalty) d GBR (Cornwall) 3 (1 try) 

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