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Garth Manton

1929 – 2024

Australian rower

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Lived 1929 – 2024 (aged 94). Garth Manton was an Australian rower.

Garth O. V. Manton (16 December 1929 – 1 February 2024) was an Australian representative rower. He was twice a national champion and won a bronze medal in the Australian Men's eight at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Rowing career Manton was educated at Geelong Grammar School where he took up rowing. His senior rowing was with the Mercantile Rowing Club in Melbourne.

Manton first made state selection for Victoria in the five seat of the senior men's eight which contested and won the King's Cup at the 1954 Australian Interstate Regatta. He made two further King's Cup appearances for Victoria in 1955 (silver), and in 1956 for another gold medal win.

For the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, the winning King's Cup Victorian eight was selected as the Australian men's eight, except for Benfield from New South Wales in the 3 seat. Manton rowed in the five seat of the eight, which finished third behind the United States and Canadian crews, winning the bronze medal.

From 1991 to 2010, Manton was the President of the Angelsea Recreation and Sports Club. In 2010, he was inducted to the Victorian Rowing Hall of Fame.

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Who was Garth Manton?

Australian rower (1929–2024)

When was Garth Manton born?

Garth Manton was born on 16 December 1929 in Darling Point.

When did Garth Manton die?

Garth Manton died on 1 February 2024.

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Garth Manton was a rower.

What nationality was Garth Manton?

Garth Manton was Australian.

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· Wikipedia: Garth Manton

· Wikidata: Q5524365

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