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- ↑ Hurley, Adrian (2015). Hoop High: A History of Australian Olympic Basketball 1956-2000. 2. Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory: Adrian Hurley. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-9942248-1-1.
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Stan Dargis Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
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