Kathleen O'Kelly-Kennedy

Australian wheelchair basketball player

Kathleen O'Kelly-Kennedy - Australian wheelchair basketball player
Born

June 21st, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

Links & References

Competed in wheelchair basketball representing Australia. Participated in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. Played for the Canberra Nationals and achieved success in various championships. Contributed to the development of the sport in Australia.

Competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Played for the Canberra Nationals

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