Justin Robinson (sprinter)

Justin Robinson (born March 30, 2002) is an American sprint athlete. He graduated from Hazelwood West High School in Hazelwood, Missouri in May 2020. He signed a letter of intent to attend Arizona State University.[1]

Justin Robinson
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (2002-03-30) March 30, 2002
St. Louis, Missouri
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight150 lb (68 kg)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Sprints
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)

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]

References

  1. [milesplit.com "Justin Robinson Nations no.1 recruit Commits to ASU"] Check |url= value (help). MileSplit USA. November 14, 2019.
  2. Kvidahl, David (June 10, 2019). "Robinson sets Under-18 400-meter world record at Great Southwest Classic". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
  3. Goodland, Anthony (August 5, 2018). "Hazelwood West standout Robinson takes it easy after sensational summer". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Records
Preceded by
Obea Moore
Boys' World Youth Best Holder, 400 metres
8 June 2019 – present
Incumbent
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