Frances Clytie Rivett-Carnac née Greenstock (16 May 1874 – 1 January 1962) was a British sailor who competed in the

1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori ...

. She was a crew member of the British boat ''Heroine III'', the only boat in the 7 metre class. Because a second British entry failed to make it to the start, the boat was required to complete just one lap of two races to win. Her husband

Charles Rivett-Carnac Charles Edward Rivett-Carnac (August 31, 1901 – July 18, 1980) was a Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Biography Early life A descendant of Sir James Rivett-Carnac, Rivett-Carnac, was born in Eastbourne, Sussex, England ...

was also a crew member and won Olympic gold. Their granddaughter Cleone Rivett-Carnac was an athlete in New Zealand.

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External links

Frances Rivett-Carnac at databaseOlympics.com
* * 1874 births 1962 deaths British female sailors (sport) Sailors at the 1908 Summer Olympics – 7 Metre Olympic sailors for Great Britain Olympic gold medallists for Great Britain Olympic medalists in sailing Frances Medalists at the 1908 Summer Olympics {{UK-yachtracing-bio-stub