About Les McKeand
Lived 1924 – 1950 (aged 26). Les McKeand was an Australian triple jumper and javelin thrower.
Leslie "Les" Alexander H. McKeand (17 September 1924 – 11 November 1950) was an Australian triple jumper and javelin thrower. In the triple jump he won the national title in 1950 and a silver medal at the 1950 British Empire Games, placing seventh at the 1948 Summer Olympics. In the javelin, his best result was seventh place at the 1950 British Empire Games.
McKeand died at the age of 26 in road accident outside Muswellbrook, New South Wales, in 1950. McKeand had attended Sydney University in 1943–1948 and graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1949.
McKeand died in a car crash near Denman, New South Wales on 11 November 1950, aged 26.
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Who was Les McKeand?
Australian triple jumper and javelin thrower (1924-1950)
When was Les McKeand born?
Les McKeand was born on 17 September 1924 in Kyogle.
When did Les McKeand die?
Les McKeand died on 11 November 1950 in Denman.
What was Les McKeand's occupation?
Les McKeand was a triple jumper and javelin thrower.
What nationality was Les McKeand?
Les McKeand was Australian.
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