Clarence Robison

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameClarence Franklin•Robison
Used nameClarence•Robison
Born18 June 1923 in Fillmore, Utah (USA)
Died25 September 2006 in Provo, Utah (USA)
Measurements192 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsBYU Cougars, Provo (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Clarence Robison finished fourth in the 1948 AAU 5K and was fifth in the 1949 AAU mile. He competed for BYU and after his competitive career ended, he coached the BYU track and cross-country teams for 40 years. The track at BYU is named in his honor. Robison and his wife had 9 children and 41 grandchildren. One of his sons, Mark, succeeded him as coach at BYU and coached track & field there for 38 years.

Personal Best: 5000 – 14:44.2 (1948).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Clarence Robison
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) AC h2 r1/2