Published: August 16, 2020
- Athlete claimed silver after five-hour final at 1956 Games
- Moment ‘etched into Australian Olympic folklore’
Charles “Chilla” Porter, who figured in one of the most dramatic high jump finals in Olympic history, has died from cancer at the age of 84.
As a 19-year-old from Brisbane, Porter captivated a nation during the 1956 Melbourne Games, claiming the silver medal in a final that lasted more than five hours.
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