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Australian former hurdler (born 1941)

Ken Roche
Personal information
Birth nameKenneth James Roche
Born24 October 1941 (1941-10-24) (age 83)
Sport
Country Australia
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1962 Perth 440 yards hurdles
Gold medal – first place 1966 Kingston 440 yards hurdles

Kenneth James Roche AO (born 24 October 1941) is an Australian former hurdler who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2004 for services to the development of the construction industry in Australia and a range of related professional organisations, to education, and to the community.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ken Roche". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  2. "Australian Honours".
Commonwealth Games champions in men's 400 metres hurdles
440 yards hurdles
(1930–1966)
400 metres hurdles
(1970–present)
Australian national champions in men's 400 m
Note: 440 yards until 1966


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