Justin Robinson (sprinter)
Justin Robinson (born March 30, 2002) is an American sprinter specializing in the 400 meters. He set the world under-18 best in the boys' 400 meters in June 2019 with a time of 44.84 seconds. He was the 2019 Pan American under-20 champion in the men's 400 meters, and helped set the world under-20 record in winning the men's 4 × 400 meters relay for the United States, splitting 43.7 seconds on the last lap for a time of 2:59.30.
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | March 30, 2002 St. Louis, Missouri | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Sprints | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Arizona State Sun Devils | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Dion Miller Sean Burris | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robinson has additionally won medals at the 2019 Pan American Games, earning a bronze medal in the 400 meters and a silver in the 4 × 400 meters relay, as well as a silver at the 2018 World Under-20 Championships in the 4 × 400 meters relay.
Biography
Robinson's speed was noticed after winning a footrace and playing football with a cousin in his freshman year of high school, who introduced him to track and field.[1]
Robinson set a new Boy's World Youth Best of 44.84 seconds over 400 metres on June 8, 2019.[2] It was the fastest 400-meter time for an American high schooler since Darrell Robinson in 1982.
At the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland, Robinson won a silver medal as part of the men's 4×400 m relay squad.[3]
He graduated from Hazelwood West High School in Hazelwood, Missouri in May 2020. He signed a letter of intent to attend Arizona State University.[4]
His 2020 season was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but in his only 400 m race he ran 44.91 s, the fastest time in the world that year.[1]
References
- ^ a b Hollobaugh, Jeff (November–December 2020). "Prize Recruit — Justin Robinson (Arizona State)". Track & Field News. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Kvidahl, David (June 10, 2019). "Robinson sets Under-18 400-meter world record at Great Southwest Classic". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- ^ Goodland, Anthony (August 5, 2018). "Hazelwood West standout Robinson takes it easy after sensational summer". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- ^ Mull, Cory (November 14, 2019). "Justin Robinson Nations no.1 recruit Commits to ASU". MileSplit USA. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
External links
- Justin Robinson at World Athletics