About Derek Cox
Lived 1931 – 2008 (aged 77). Derek Cox was an athletics competitor.
Derek Richard John Cox (24 July 1931 – 7 August 2008) was a male athlete who competed for England.
Biography Cox became the British high jump champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1953 AAA Championships.
He represented the English team at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Vancouver, Canada, where he finished in fourth place in the long jump event.
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Who was Derek Cox?
English shot putter
When was Derek Cox born?
Derek Cox was born on 24 July 1931 in West Ham.
When did Derek Cox die?
Derek Cox died on 7 August 2008.
What was Derek Cox's occupation?
Derek Cox was an athletics competitor.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Derek Cox (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek Cox. https://biography.guide/derek-cox-athletics-competitor/
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