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References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bruce Featherston Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ↑ "Australian Olympic Committee: Bruce Featherston". corporate.olympics.com.au. Archived from the original on 24 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
