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Antwan Wright Joins Track and Field Staff
10/5/2022 3:19:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
The University of Florida grad will assist with sprints and hurdles
HANOVER, N.H. — Marjorie and Herbert Chase '30 Director of Dartmouth Track & Field and Cross Country Porscha Dobson today announced the hiring of Antwan Wright as an assistant coach working with sprints and hurdles for the Big Green track & field teams. Wright arrives in Hanover after serving two years as the head track & field coach at Suncoast Community High School and an assistant coach with Team Elam Elite Track Club.
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"Antwan Wright is an up-and-coming talent who brings a competitive background as both a student-athlete and a volunteer coach to the Big Green," said Dobson. "He's had stints at his alma mater, the University of Florida, and Kentucky where he gained fantastic experience and mentorship. Coach Wright is well respected and passionate about our sport of track & field. He understands what it takes to achieve at a high level. I'm excited about the positive impact Coach Wright will have on our program during his time in The Woods."
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Wright previously spent time at the University of Florida (Aug. 2016 – Feb. 2018, Aug. 2018 – Aug. 2021) and the University of Kentucky (Feb. 2018 – Aug. 2018). With the Gators, Wright helped guide them to two national championship team titles, two runner-up titles and four top five finishes. During his two stints at Florida, they won three SEC team titles, one runner-up and five top five finishes.
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A graduate of Florida, Wright garnered several accolades during his time as a student-athlete with the Gators. He was a two-time NCAA Division I Outdoor national champion in the 4x100m relay, a six-time All-American in the 60m race (indoor), 100m and the 4x100m relay (outdoor). He was a member of the second fastest 4x100m relay team (38.29) on Florida's all-time list and is tied for the sixth fastest 60m dash (6.60) on the Gators' all-time list.
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"Antwan Wright is an up-and-coming talent who brings a competitive background as both a student-athlete and a volunteer coach to the Big Green," said Dobson. "He's had stints at his alma mater, the University of Florida, and Kentucky where he gained fantastic experience and mentorship. Coach Wright is well respected and passionate about our sport of track & field. He understands what it takes to achieve at a high level. I'm excited about the positive impact Coach Wright will have on our program during his time in The Woods."
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Wright previously spent time at the University of Florida (Aug. 2016 – Feb. 2018, Aug. 2018 – Aug. 2021) and the University of Kentucky (Feb. 2018 – Aug. 2018). With the Gators, Wright helped guide them to two national championship team titles, two runner-up titles and four top five finishes. During his two stints at Florida, they won three SEC team titles, one runner-up and five top five finishes.
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A graduate of Florida, Wright garnered several accolades during his time as a student-athlete with the Gators. He was a two-time NCAA Division I Outdoor national champion in the 4x100m relay, a six-time All-American in the 60m race (indoor), 100m and the 4x100m relay (outdoor). He was a member of the second fastest 4x100m relay team (38.29) on Florida's all-time list and is tied for the sixth fastest 60m dash (6.60) on the Gators' all-time list.
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