Derek Robinson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDerek J.•Robinson
Used nameDerek•Robinson
Born31 July 1931 in Gravesend, England (GBR)
Measurements175 cm / 77 kg
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Gravesend toolmaker Derek Robinson was selected for the 50 metres small-bore rifle, three positions event at the 1960 Olympics along with Steffen Cranmer. At Roma, Robinson was the highest placed of the two Britons in 29th place. Robinson also competed in the 1962 World Championships at Cairo, and the 1963 and 1965 European Shooting Championships in Oslo and Bucharest respectively.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Shooting GBR Derek Robinson
Small-Bore Rifle, Three Positions, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 29