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Marcus Wright

Medal record
Competitor for Flag of the United States United States
Men’s Athletics
Olympic Games
Silver 1912 Stockholm Pole Vault

Marcus ("Marc") Snowell Wright (born April 21, 1890 – died August 5, 1975) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault.

He competed for a United States in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the pole vault where he won the silver medal with a clearance of 3.85 m behind the 3.95 m of winner Harry Babcock.

He attended Dartmouth College.

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Preceded by
Incumbent
Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder
June 8, 1912August 23, 1919
Succeeded by
Flag of the United States Frank Foss

 
 
 

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