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Stephen Wray

1962 – 2009

Bahamian high jumper

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About Stephen Wray

Lived 1962 – 2009 (aged 47). Stephen Wray was an athletics competitor.

Stephen Wray (20 May 1962 – 22 December 2009) was a Bahamian former athlete who competed mostly as a high jumper.

Biography Wray is best known for winning a silver medal in the high jump at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, in which he set a personal best and equalled the Commonwealth record, 2.31 metres. Over the course of the event he bettered his previous career best jump (2.23m) three times, clearing 2.25m and then 2.28m, before drawing level with Canada's Milton Ottey on 2.31m. He only lost out on the gold medal to Ottey on count-back, as the Canadian had made the clearance in his first attempt.

At the 1983 World Championships in Athletics, Wray competed in the high jump competition, but couldn't force his way into the final.

He also competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics, where he was unable to register a successful jump.

On 22 December 2009, both Wray and another fisherman were on a boat which overturned off the coast of Nassau. His body was never recovered.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
The Bahamas
Also known as
Steve Wray, Stephen "Steve" Wray

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stephen Wray?

Bahamian high jumper

When was Stephen Wray born?

Stephen Wray was born on 20 May 1962 in Nassau.

When did Stephen Wray die?

Stephen Wray died on 22 December 2009.

What was Stephen Wray's occupation?

Stephen Wray was an athletics competitor.

What nationality was Stephen Wray?

Stephen Wray's recorded nationality: The Bahamas.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stephen Wray

· Wikidata: Q15634316

· DBpedia: Steve Wray

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