Robert Mitchell

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert Chamberlain•Mitchell, II
Used nameRobert•Mitchell
Born10 August 1949 in Monticello, Arkansas (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsUS Navy, (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Robert Mitchell raced flatwater kayaks. After studying at the Culver Military Academy, he attended Georgia Tech, graduating with an engineering degree in 1971. While at Georgia Tech Mitchell competed on the gymnastics team. At the time of the 1972 Olympics he was a US Navy Officer stationed at San Diego Naval Training Center. He also competed at the 1970 World Championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) USA Robert Mitchell
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h3 r2/4