About Les Kenny
Lived 1946 – 1976 (aged 29–30). Les Kenny was an Australian motorcycle racer.
Leslie Frederick Kenny (1946 – 12 June 1976) was an Australian professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.
Kenny rose to prominence in Australian road racing between 1972 and 1976. He had his most successful season in 1975 when he finished the season in 52nd place in the 500cc world championship. He was killed in an accident during the 1976 Isle of Man TT.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Kenny?
Australian motorcycle racer
When was Les Kenny born?
Les Kenny was born in 1946.
When did Les Kenny die?
Les Kenny died on 12 June 1976.
What was Les Kenny's occupation?
Les Kenny was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Les Kenny?
Les Kenny was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Kenny. https://biography.guide/les-kenny/
MLA: "Les Kenny." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-kenny/.
Chicago: "Les Kenny." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-kenny/.
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