Lorraine Eiler
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Lorraine Eiler (née MacGuire) is a former Australian women's basketball player.
In 1957, at the World Championship for Women held in Brazil, Eiler was captain of the first national team to represent Australia at a World basketball Championship. A talented athlete known for her inspirational leadership, smart play and natural athleticis, Eiler was rewarded after the tournament by being the first ever Australian woman to gain a scholarship to an American University. Eiler was also an A grade tennis player, played squash for South Australia, and represented Australia in netball.
Eiler was inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007.
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