Career
There he ended up in fifth place in the men"s triple jump event, with a leap of 16.72 metres. In the final, Campbell, missed a certain gold medal after his fourth jump was fouled, this decision has been disputed since. He was accused of dragging his trail leg during the second, or “step” portion of the event.
He had several jumps over 17.37 metres and at least one estimated to be more than 17.60 metres, but after each of those jumps, and sometimes with a few seconds" hesitation, a judge"s red flag indicated a foul.
In 2003 he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Richmond Football Club. A similar request is submitted for the 200 metres women sprint at the 1948 Olympics, claiming that an Australian female athlete should postumely be awarded the bronze medal.
