Jack Ahearn
Jack Jerome Ahearn was an Australian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best season was in Grand Prix motorcycle racing season|1964] when he won the 500cc Finnish motorcycle [Grand Prix|Finnish Grand Prix] and finished second to Mike Hailwood in the 500cc world championship. On 16 January 2001, Ahearn was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his achievements. Ahearn died on 10 April 2017 in Ballina.