About Thelma Kench
Lived 1914 – 1985 (aged 71). Thelma Kench was a New Zealand sprinter.
Personal life
Kench was born in Palmerston North, and moved to Whanganui. She married John Henry "Jack" Irion in 1940. They had two sons and two daughters, and lived in Wellington, where she died in 1985, aged 71 years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thelma Kench?
New Zealand sprinter (1914-1985)
When was Thelma Kench born?
Thelma Kench was born on 19 February 1914 in Palmerston North.
When did Thelma Kench die?
Thelma Kench died on 25 March 1985 in Wellington.
What was Thelma Kench's occupation?
Thelma Kench was a sprinter.
What nationality was Thelma Kench?
Thelma Kench was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thelma Kench. https://biography.guide/thelma-kench/
MLA: "Thelma Kench." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thelma-kench/.
Chicago: "Thelma Kench." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thelma-kench/.
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