| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's polo | ||
Representing  Argentina | ||
 | 1924 Paris | Team competition |
Arturo J. Kenny (born 12 December 1888, date of death unknown) was an Argentine polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Santa Fe. Kenny was part of the Argentine polo team, which won the gold medal. [1]
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