Lorenzo Wright, American sprinter and coach (d. 1972)
Lorenzo Christopher Wright (December 9, 1926 – March 27, 1972) was a Detroit native and star athlete at Miller High School and Wayne State University; Wright is renowned for his noteworthy accomplishments in the sport of track and field.
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