Kenneth Kennedy

Speedskater

Birthday September 6, 1913

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Australia

DEATH DATE Aug 20, 1985 (71)

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About

Speed skater who in 1936 became Australia's first competitor at the Winter Olympics.

Before Fame

He attended Waverley College, where he partook in both speed skating and ice hockey.

Trivia

Later in life he became president of the Australian Ice Hockey Association.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Sydney, Australia.

Associated With

As Australia's first Winter Olympian he helped set the stage for future stars such as Torah Bright.