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Kenneth Lorraway

Kenneth Lorraway

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateFeb 6, 1956
BirthplaceWagga Wagga, Australia
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Kenneth John Lorraway (6 February 1956 – 4 January 2007) was an Australian triple jumper, who represented his native country twice at the Summer Olympics: 1980 and 1984 and Commonwealth Games: 1978 and 1982. His best Olympic result was finishing in 8th place in Moscow, USSR with a leap of 16.44 metres.

Key facts
Triple Jump
17.46
#92 all-time
Long Jump
7.91
1984 season best
17.07
Feb 19, 1984 · Canberra (AUS)
1984 season best
Record
Area record · Triple Jump 17.46
Area record
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Triple Jump 17.46 (#92 all-time), Long Jump 7.91, 1984 season best 17.07 (Feb 19, 1984, Canberra (AUS)) · Area record (Triple Jump) · 70 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
TJ
17.07-Feb 19, 1984
↓
Canberra (AUS)
1983
LJ
7.17-Mar 19, 1983
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Melbourne (AUS)
1983
TJ
17.35+1.8Mar 12, 1983
↓
Adelaide (AUS)
1982
LJ
7.91-Jan 30, 1982
↑
Canberra (AUS)
1982
100m
10.0h-Aug 29, 1982-Melbourne (AUS)
1982
TJ
17.54+3.2Oct 9, 1982
↓
London (GBR)
1981
TJ
17.12-Jan 25, 1981
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1980
TJ
17.35+5.0Jan 13, 1980
↓
Canberra (AUS)
1979
TJ
16.83-Nov 17, 1979
↓
Canberra (AUS)
1978
TJ
16.50-May 20, 1978
↓
Macomb, IL (USA)
1975
LJ
7.59-Feb 8, 1975
↑
Unknown (USA) (i)

1984

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.92-0.3Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
TJ
16.74+2.1Jun 17Loughborough
TJ
16.44-Jun 10Gateshead
TJ
16.59-Apr 1Melbourne
TJ
16.64-Mar 14Adelaide
TJ
17.07-Feb 19Canberra
TJ
16.81-Jan 16Osaka (i)

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.81-Mar 20Melbourne
LJ
7.17-Mar 19Melbourne
TJ
17.35+1.8Mar 12Adelaide
TJ
17.30+2.1Mar 2Perth
TJ
16.47-Feb 19Adelaide
TJ
16.21-Feb 5Launceston

1982

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
17.54+3.2Oct 9Brisbane Commonwealth Games, Brisbane
TJ
17.17+0.1Sep 5Brisbane
100m
10.0HT-Aug 29Melbourne
TJ
17.46+1.7Aug 7London
TJ
16.97-Mar 20Brisbane
TJ
17.32+2.9Mar 20Brisbane
LJ
7.91-Jan 30Canberra

1981

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.70+0.0Sep 5Roma IAAF World Cup
TJ
16.91-Aug 31London
TJ
16.86-Mar 21Adelaide
TJ
17.12-Jan 25Auckland
TJ
16.80-Jan 15Melbourne

1980

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.98-1.7Dec 20Canberra
TJ
16.44+0.1Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
TJ
16.80-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
TJ
17.29+2.5Mar 22Sydney
TJ
17.35+5.0Jan 13Perth

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.83-Nov 17Canberra

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.27-Aug 12Edmonton Commonwealth Games, Edmonton
TJ
16.50-May 20Macomb, IL

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.59-Feb 8Unknown (i)

Honours

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Brisbane Commonwealth Games

Triple Jump

1982
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Brisbane Commonwealth Games

Triple Jump

1982
6

Roma IAAF World Cup

Triple Jump

1981
8

The XXII Olympic Games

Triple Jump

1980
4

Edmonton Commonwealth Games

Triple Jump

1978
4

Edmonton Commonwealth Games

Triple Jump

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kenneth Lorraway's Triple Jump personal best?

Kenneth Lorraway's Triple Jump personal best is 17.46, set on Aug 7, 1982, #92 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kenneth Lorraway compete in?

Kenneth Lorraway competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

How did Kenneth Lorraway perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 17.07, set on Feb 19, 1984 in Canberra (AUS).