Famous People with Name Kieren

Kieren John Perkins            Origin/Culture/Country: Australian

Kieren John Perkins: One of the world's best-ever long-distance swimmers, he won two Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 in the 1500-metre freestyle, and a silver medal in 2000.He began swimming regularly at age eight as part of his rehabilitation from a serious leg injury (after running through a plate glass window). At age 13 his potential became obvious, and with coach John Carew guiding him he won his first national title in 1989 and a Commonwealth title by 1990.By 1992 he dominated the 1500-metre event, demolishing a long-standing world record. He dominated the event at the Barcelona Olympic games, lowering the record to 14 minutes, 43 seconds - a massive improvement. He was also the world record holder in the 400 m freestyle, but this was broken by the Russian Yevgeny Sadovyi in Barcelona, relegating Perkins to silver.

Kieren Francis Fallon            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Kieren Francis Fallon: is a flat racing jockey and has been British Champion Jockey six times.In 1984 Fallon rode his first winner, Piccadilly Lord, at Navan. He came to England in 1988 to ride for trainer Jimmy FitzGerald his first winner in the United Kingdom coming at Thirsk Racecourse on Evichstar. Fallon has won the Epsom Derby three times; Oath in 1999, Kris Kin in 2003 and North Light in 2004. Fallon is banned from race riding for 18 months and is currently riding out for Sir Michael Stoute.

Kieren Linda O’Grady            Origin/Culture/Country: Australian

Kieren Linda O’Grady: is a former field hockey player from New Zealand, who finished in eighth position with the National Women's Field Hockey Team, nicknamed The Black Sticks, at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.