Cameron Wright (born November 7, 1972) an

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retired

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er. He competed at the

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without reaching the final. His personal best jump is 2.30 metres, achieved in June 1996 in

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. * Missouri valley conference outdoor record holder (2.27 m) *

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hall of fame 2011 * 5 time NCAA ALL-AMERICAN Former head track and field coach Southern Illinois University 2000-2004

References

* 1972 births Living people American male high jumpers Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics Olympic track and field athletes for the United States {{US-highjump-athletics-bio-stub