Godfrey Murray

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Godfrey Murray
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NationalityJamaican
Born (1950-08-06) 6 August 1950 (age 72)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)110 metres hurdles

Godfrey Murray (born 6 August 1950) is a Jamaican hurdler. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1] Murray won a bronze medal in the 110 metres hurdles at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games and finished fourth in the 110 metres hurdles at the 1971 Pan American Games.

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Godfrey Murray Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2017.