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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Bernard Bede Kieran |
| Nickname | Barney |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 6 October 1886 |
| Died | 22 December 1905 (aged 19) Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Swimming |
Bernard Bede (Barney) Kieran (6 October 1886 – 22 December 1905) was an Australian swimmer. During the course of his swimming career, he set several world records and earned many medals. A memorial was created at his grave in his honour and a swimming race was named after him.