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Ken Doubleday

1926 – 2014

Australian hurdler

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About Ken Doubleday

Lived 1926 – 2014 (aged 88). Ken Doubleday was an Australian athletics competitor.

Kenneth Leslie Doubleday (14 February 1926 – 8 June 2014) was an Australian hurdler and triple jumper who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Doubleday finished third behind fellow Australian Ray Weinberg in the 120 yards hurdles event at the British 1952 AAA Championships.

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Kenneth Leslie Doubleday

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ken Doubleday?

Australian hurdler (1926-2014)

When was Ken Doubleday born?

Ken Doubleday was born on 14 February 1926.

When did Ken Doubleday die?

Ken Doubleday died on 8 June 2014.

What was Ken Doubleday's occupation?

Ken Doubleday was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Ken Doubleday?

Ken Doubleday was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ken Doubleday

· Wikidata: Q6387540

· DBpedia: Ken Doubleday

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