About Desmond Morris
Lived 1961 – 1989 (aged 28). Desmond Morris was a Jamaican athletics competitor.
Desmond Morris (6 January 1961 – 7 January 1989) was a Jamaican athlete. He competed in the men's high jump at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Morris competed for the Texas Longhorns men's track and field team in the NCAA.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Desmond Morris?
Jamaican athletics competitor (1961–1989)
When was Desmond Morris born?
Desmond Morris was born on 6 January 1961.
When did Desmond Morris die?
Desmond Morris died on 7 January 1989.
What was Desmond Morris's occupation?
Desmond Morris was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Desmond Morris?
Desmond Morris was Jamaican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Desmond Morris (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Desmond Morris. https://biography.guide/desmond-morris/
MLA: "Desmond Morris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/desmond-morris/.
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