Vernon George Samuels (born 5 October 1964) is a retired British
athlete. He competed in the
men's triple jump at the
1988 Summer Olympics
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.
He represented
England
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in the triple jump event, at the
1990 Commonwealth Games in
Auckland
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,
New Zealand
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1964 births
Living people
Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
British male triple jumpers
Olympic athletes for Great Britain
Athletes (track and field) at the 1990 Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games competitors for England
Sportspeople from Bristol
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