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Jack Jerome Ahearn (8 October 1924 – 10 April 2017) was an Australian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.[1] His best season was in 1964 when he won the 500cc Finnish Grand Prix and finished second to Mike Hailwood in the 500cc world championship.[2] On 16 January 2001, Ahearn was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his achievements.[3] Ahearn died on 10 April 2017 in Ballina.[4]
- ^ "Jack Ahearn profile". oldbikemag.com. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ^ "Jack Ahearn MotoGP statistics". MotoGP.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ^ "Jack Ahearn". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "Vale Jack Ahearn October 8 1924 – April 10 2017 – Australian Motorcycle News". Australian Motorcycle News. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.