Les McKay
Les McKay (27 May 1917 – 22 March 1981) was an Australian water polo player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 27 May 1917 Waverley, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 22 March 1981 (aged 63) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Water polo |
He was given the honour to carry the national flag of Australia at the opening ceremony of the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, becoming the fifth water polo player to be a flag bearer at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics.[2]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Les McKay Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- Australia. Olympics at Sport-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Accessed 25 October 2011.
External links
- Les McKay at International Olympic Committee
- Les McKay at Australian Olympic Committee
- Les McKay at Olympedia
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