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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Born | 3 June 1971 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
Event | 200 metres |
Cameron Phillip Taylor (born 3 June 1971) is a New Zealand sprinter.
Career
[edit]A men's 200 metres sprinter, Taylor is best known for his appearances at the 1991 World Championships and the 1992 Summer Olympics. A New Zealand junior champion, Taylor was recruited as a sprinter to Southern Methodist University, where his most notable achievement was winning the 200 meters at the Southwest Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in 1994 with a time of 22.09 seconds.[1][2][3][4]
Following his retirement, Taylor became the chairman of the New Zealand board of athletics, while also working as a lawyer.[5][6] He stepped down in 2025 and was awarded a life membership.[7] He is now a director of Auckland Rugby.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Cameron Taylor". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
- ↑ "Feb 20, 1994, page 47 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com™". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Apr 15, 1994, page 88 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times at Newspapers.com™". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Cameron Taylor | New Zealand Olympic Team". olympic.org.nz. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ Andrew, Michael (14 October 2021). "EY Law beefs up corporate law team". businessdesk.co.nz. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Star power in boardroom | IoD NZ". The Institute of Directors. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Trio Awarded Life Membership At 2025 AGM | Athletics New Zealand". 4 September 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ RUGBY, AUCKLAND (17 December 2025). "Auckland Rugby Announces New Patron, Life Members and Board Appointments". xplorer.rugby. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
External links
[edit]- Cameron Taylor at World Athletics
- Cameron Taylor at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- Cameron Taylor at Olympics.com
- Cameron Taylor at the New Zealand Olympic Committee
- Cameron Taylor at Olympedia
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