About John O'Brien
Lived 1931 – 2020 (aged 88). John O'Brien was an Australian water polo player and water polo coach.
John O'Brien (8 October 1931 – 13 May 2020) was an Australian water polo player. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics and the 1960 Summer Olympics.
In career pursuits, he coached the Richmond Water Polo Club for almost 20 years.
Honors In 2010, he was inducted into the Water Polo Australia Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John O'Brien?
Australian water polo player and coach
When was John O'Brien born?
John O'Brien was born on 8 October 1931 in Melbourne.
When did John O'Brien die?
John O'Brien died on 13 May 2020.
What was John O'Brien's occupation?
John O'Brien was a water polo player and water polo coach.
What nationality was John O'Brien?
John O'Brien was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John O'Brien (water polo)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John O'Brien. https://biography.guide/john-o-brien-water-polo-player/
MLA: "John O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-o-brien-water-polo-player/.
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