Derek Cox (athlete)
English shot putter
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Derek Richard John Cox (24 July 1931 – 7 August 2008) was a male athlete who competed for England.
NationalityBritish (English)
Born24 July 1931
West Ham, East London, England
Died7 August 2008 (aged 77)
SportAthletics
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 24 July 1931 West Ham, East London, England |
| Died | 7 August 2008 (aged 77) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | shot put, long jump, high jump |
| Club | Eton Manor A.C. |
Biography
Cox became the British high jump champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1953 AAA Championships.[1][2][3]
He represented the English team at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Vancouver, Canada,[4] where he finished in fourth place in the long jump event.[5][6]
