Richard Norman Thornett was one of five Australians to have represented their country in three sports. He was an Olympic water polo player before becoming a rugby league and rugby union player – a dual code international representative.
Dick Thornett, Australian rugby player and water polo player (died 2011)
On September 23, in the year 1940, Dick Thornett, Australian rugby player and water polo player (died 2011). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 23, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on September 23, 1940 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 1 May 2025.
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