Les McKeand
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leslie Alexander Harcombe "Les"•McKeand |
| Used name | Les•McKeand |
| Born | 17 September 1924 in Kyogle, New South Wales (AUS) |
| Died | 11 November 1950 in Denman, New South Wales (AUS) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | ?, Victoria, (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Les McKeand was a talented athlete in two diverse disciplines – triple jump and javelin throw. He competed at the 1948 London Olympics in the triple jump, won a silver medal in the triple jump at the 1950 British Empire Games, and also placed seventh in javelin at those Games.
McKeand attended Sydney University from 1943-48, obtaining a degree in veterinary science in 1949, and then began work as a pioneer veterinarian in the Upper Hunter Valley. Sadly, that lasted for only a few years as he was killed in a car accident near Denman, New South Wales, only a few months after the 1950 British Empire Games.
Personal Best: TJ – 15.35 (1950).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUS |
Les McKeand | |||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–1–0 1950 Auckland ATH silver: triple jump)
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a car accident shortly after competing at the 1950 British Empire Games.)
Errata
Date of death previously given as August 1978, but his uncle also named Leslie Alexander McKeand died in Kyogle on 16 August 1978.