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Richard Duncan

b. 1973

Athletics competitor

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About Richard Duncan

Born 1973. Richard Duncan is an American athletics competitor.

Richard Duncan (born December 25, 1973) is a retired Canadian long jumper. He was an eight-time NCAA All-American and an Olympian.

Career Duncan finished fourth at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, in the high jump event. In the long jump he competed at the 1996 Olympic Games, the 1997 World Championships, the 1999 World Championships the 2001 World Championships and the 2000 Olympic Games. While attending the University of Texas, Duncan was the first athlete in history to earn All-American honors in the same NCAA Championship meet competing in the long, high, and triple jump events.

Honors 1993 CIAU Champion Triple Jump for York University 1996 NCAA Champion Long Jump for University of Texas 8 Time NCAA All-American

Personal Bests His personal best marks are:

Long jump 8.23 metres, achieved in April 1997 in Austin. Triple jump 16.83 meters, achieved in May 1996 in Lubbock. High jump 2.26 meters, achieved in May 1994 in Austin, TX/Austin.

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University of Texas at Austin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Duncan?

athletics competitor

When was Richard Duncan born?

Richard Duncan was born on 25 December 1973 in Toronto.

What is Richard Duncan's occupation?

Richard Duncan is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Richard Duncan?

Richard Duncan is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Duncan

· Wikidata: Q7325311

· DBpedia: Richard Duncan (athlete)

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