About Keith Kirkland
Lived 1900 – 1971 (aged 71). Keith Kirkland was an Australian swimmer.
Keith Lindsay Hugh Kirkland (22 October 1900 – 24 October 1971) was an Australian freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. He was born in Cargo, New South Wales and died in Sydney.
In 1920 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100-metre freestyle event as well as of the 400-metre freestyle competition. He was also a member of the Australian relay team, which won the silver medal in the men's 4×200-metre freestyle relay event. He swam in the semi-finals and helped the team to qualify for the final, but he did not participate in the final and was not awarded a medal.
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Who was Keith Kirkland?
Australian swimmer, Olympic athlete
When was Keith Kirkland born?
Keith Kirkland was born on 22 October 1900 in New South Wales.
When did Keith Kirkland die?
Keith Kirkland died on 24 October 1971 in Sydney.
What was Keith Kirkland's occupation?
Keith Kirkland was a swimmer.
What nationality was Keith Kirkland?
Keith Kirkland was Australian.
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