Bert Cameron
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Bertland "Bert" Cameron (born 16 November 1959) is a retired Jamaican sprinter who mainly competed over 400 metres. He represented Jamaica at three consecutive editions of the Summer Olympics. Cameron won the 400 m title at the first World Championships in Athletics. He was also the 1982 Commonwealth Games champion[1] in the event and won a number of gold medals at regional competitions. He helped the Jamaican runners to a silver medal in the 4×400 metres relay at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Personal information | |
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Nationality | Jamaican |
Born | (1959-11-16) 16 November 1959 (age 64) Spanish Town, Saint Catherine Parish |
Sport | |
Sport | Running |
Event | 400 meters |
College team | UTEP Miners |
Medal record |
Cameron carried the Jamaican flag at the opening ceremony of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He was chosen as the Jamaica Sportsperson of the year three times consecutively from 1981 to 1983.[2] He is currently a coach in Jamaica.