About Les McKay
Lived 1917 – 1981 (aged 63). Les McKay was an Australian water polo player.
Les McKay (27 May 1917 – 22 March 1981) was an Australian water polo player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
He was given the honour to carry the national flag of Australia at the opening ceremony of the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, becoming the fifth water polo player to be a flag bearer at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les McKay?
Australian water polo player
When was Les McKay born?
Les McKay was born on 27 May 1917 in Waverley.
When did Les McKay die?
Les McKay died on 22 March 1981.
What was Les McKay's occupation?
Les McKay was a water polo player.
What nationality was Les McKay?
Les McKay was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les McKay. https://biography.guide/les-mckay/
MLA: "Les McKay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-mckay/.
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