About Basil McKenzie
Lived 1926 – 2016 (aged 89). Basil McKenzie was a Jamaican athletics competitor.
Basil McKenzie (7 October 1926 – 6 June 2016) was a Jamaican sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Basil McKenzie?
Jamaican athlete
When was Basil McKenzie born?
Basil McKenzie was born on 7 October 1926.
When did Basil McKenzie die?
Basil McKenzie died on 6 June 2016.
What was Basil McKenzie's occupation?
Basil McKenzie was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Basil McKenzie?
Basil McKenzie was Jamaican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Basil McKenzie. https://biography.guide/basil-mckenzie/
MLA: "Basil McKenzie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/basil-mckenzie/.
Chicago: "Basil McKenzie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/basil-mckenzie/.
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