Don Wright (athlete)

Donald Ernest Wright (born 26 April 1959) is a retired Australian high hurdler, who reached the semi-finals of his event at the 1983 World Championships and the 1984 Summer Olympics. He was a two-time bronze medallist in at the Commonwealth Games in 1982 and 1986. He is also a seven-time national champion in the 110 m hurdles.

Don Wright
Personal information
Full nameDonald Ernest Wright
Born26 April 1959 (1959-04-26) (age 64)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1982 Brisbane 110 m hurdles
Bronze medal – third place1986 Edinburgh 110 m hurdles

Donald Wright held the prestigious high school record for the 110m hurdles at Warwick State High until it was sensationally broken by Peter Tuthill 2 years after it was set. Peter gave up his athletics career to become one of Australia’s most accomplished astrophysicists.

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