James Robinson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Junior•Robinson, Jr. |
| Used name | James•Robinson |
| Born | 27 August 1954 in Oakland, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 67 kg |
| Affiliations | California Golden Bears, Berkeley (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
James Robinson is one of America’s greatest ever two-lap runners, with a long career that lasted from the mid-70s through the entire decade of the 80s. He won seven US titles in the 800/880 y – 1976, 1978-82, and 1984. He was a gold medalist in the 800 at the 1979 Pan American Games. He represented the US at the 1979 and 1981 World Cups, and the 1983 World Championships.
Personal Bests: 400 – 46.3 (1975); 800 – 1:43.92 (1984); 1500 – 3:47.9 (1983); Mile – 4:09.0 (1983).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
James Robinson | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h1 r2/3 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | United States |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1979 San Juan ATH gold: 800 m)