Russell Robinson (triple jumper) explained

Russell Robinson
Nationality:	American
Sport:	Athletics
Event:	Triple jump
Birth Date:	27 June 2001
Pb:	Triple jump: 17.28m (Eugene, 2024)

Russell Robinson (born June 27, 2001) is an American triple jumper. He placed second in the 2024 US Olympic trials.^[1]

Early life

He attended West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida where he was state high school champion for the long jump, prior to attending the University of Miami.^{[2] [3]}

Career

He won gold in the NACAC U23 Championships triple jump competition in San Jose, Costa Rica in July 2023.^[4]

He won the triple jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Boston, Massachusetts in March 2024.^[5] He was runner-up at the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon in June 2024, where he set a University of Miami school record of 17.13 metres.^[6]

He placed second at the 2024 United States Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon on June 30, 2024. He had been the top qualifier for the final, recording a personal best distance of 17.28 metres.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Russell Robinson . World Athletics . July 1, 2024.
2. Web site: Russell Robinson’s path to a national championship . themiamihurricane . July 1, 2024 . Shea . Mcdonald . May 1, 2024.
3. Web site: Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Russell Robinson . Orange Observer . July 1, 2024 . May 17, 2018.
4. Web site: NACAC U23 Championships . World Athletics . July 1, 2024 . July 21, 2023.
5. Web site: NCAA Division I Indoor Championships . World Athletics . July 1, 2024 . March 7, 2024.
6. Web site: Russell Robinson Sets New School Record for Triple Jump; First . Sports Illustrated . July 1, 2024 . June 8, 2024.
7. Web site: DANIEL HAUGH (HAMMER), SHELBY MCEWEN (HIGH JUMP), SALIF MANE (TRIPLE JUMP) WIN MEN'S FIELD EVENTS ON FINAL DAY AT TRIALS . dyestat . July 1, 2024 . July 1, 2024.
8. Web site: RUSSELL ROBINSON 2ND PLACE MEN'S TRIPLE JUMP - U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS 2024 . dyestat . July 1, 2024 . July 1, 2024.