About Barry Kelly
Born 1954. Barry Kelly is an Australian kayaker and canoeist.
Barry Kelly (born 24 September 1954 in Bryon Bay, New South Wales) is an Australian sprint canoeist and coach.
Kelly played several sports in his youth including golf and rugby league.
Kelly competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics in two events. He finished fifth with Robert Lee in the Men's K-2 500m and eighth in the Men's K-4 1000m. At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, with Grant Kenny he won a bronze medal in the K-2 1000m. He competed at the 1978, 1979, 1982 and 1983 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships consistently placing in the top ten. Kelly left this position after the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Kelly was a coach of the Australian sprint canoe team at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics and Head coach at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Barry Kelly?
canoeist
When was Barry Kelly born?
Barry Kelly was born on 24 September 1954 in Byron Bay.
What is Barry Kelly's occupation?
Barry Kelly is a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality is Barry Kelly?
Barry Kelly is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Barry Kelly (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barry Kelly. https://biography.guide/barry-kelly/
MLA: "Barry Kelly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barry-kelly/.
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