Kenneth Meredith

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Kenneth Meredith
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (1963-01-22) 22 January 1963 (age 61)
Sport
Sport Gymnastics
Medal record
Gymnastics
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1990 Auckland Men's Parallel Bars
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1990 Auckland Men's Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1990 Auckland Men's Rings

Kenneth Meredith (born 22 January 1963) is an Australian gymnast. He competed in seven events at the 1988 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kenneth Meredith Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2019.