Frances Rivett-Carnac
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Frances Clytie•Rivett-Carnac (Greenstock-) |
| Used name | Frances•Rivett-Carnac |
| Born | 16 May 1874 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (RSA) |
| Died | 1 January 1962 in Hampstead, England (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Frances, the daughter of Canon Greenstock, was the second wife of Charles Rivett-Carnac. When she crewed aboard her husband’s Heroine in the 7-metre class at the 1908 Olympics they became the first married couple to win Olympic gold medals. Her step great-granddaughter Cleone Patricia “Cleo” Rivett-Carnac won a bronze medal representing New Zealand in javelin throw in the 1950 British Empire Games.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Sailing | GBR |
Frances Rivett-Carnac | |||
| 7 metres, Open (Olympic) | Heroine | 1 | Gold |
Olympic family relations
- Wife of Charles Rivett-Carnac