Clay Cross (athlete)

Clay Cross (born 26 November 1977 in Sydney) is an Australian shot putter. He won the Australian championships in 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2005.

His personal best is 19.42 metres, achieved in June 2004. This result makes him the all-time number one for New South Wales.

His brother Ryan Cross is a notable rugby league/rugby union player, and his father Paul played rugby league in the 1966 Grand Final.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Australia
1996 World Junior Championships Sydney, Australia 3rd 17.69 m
1998 Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 4th 19.16 m
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, United Kingdom 6th 18.10 m
2003 Universiade Daegu, South Korea 7th 18.71 m
2005 Universiade Izmir, Turkey 8th 18.08 m
2006 Commonwealth Games Melbourne, Australia 6th 18.44 m

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