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Ricky Robertson
Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	September 19, 1990 (age 34); Hernando, Mississippi
Agent	Mark Pryor World Express Sports Mgmt
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	188 lb (85 kg)
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Track and field
Event	High jump
College team	Ole Miss Rebels
Turned pro	2013
Coached by	Jeremy Fischer
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals	2016
Medal record
NACAC Under-23 Championships

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Ricky Robertson (born September 19, 1990, in Hernando, Mississippi) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the high jump. Ricky made his Olympic debut at the 2016 Summer Olympics placed 17th clearing a bar 2.26 m (7 ft 4+3⁄4 in), and placed 16th clearing 2.29 m (7 ft 6 in) at 2017 World Championships in Athletics – Men's high jump. Ricky Robertson earned 10 NCAA Division I All-American awards and 14 Southeastern Conference all conference awards as an Ole Miss Rebel.

Professional

Ricky made Team USA at 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials (track and field) in the high jump clearing 2.25 m (7 ft 4+1⁄2 in). Ricky made his Olympic debut at the 2016 Summer Olympics after clearing the Olympic standard 2.29 m (7 ft 6 in) at Chula Vista Olympic Training Center in June 2016.^[1]

Ricky made Team USA after clearing the World Indoor standard and placing fourth at 2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in the high jump clearing 2.18 m (7 ft 1+3⁄4 in).^[2] At 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's high jump, he placed twelfth in the high jump clearing 2.20 m (7 ft 2+1⁄2 in).

Ricky jumped a season best at 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the high jump clearing 2.25 m (7 ft 4+1⁄2 in) finished 7th.^[3]

Ricky finished 8th at 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the high jump clearing 2.25 m (7 ft 4+1⁄2 in).^[4]

Ricky finished 15th at 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials (track and field) in the high jump clearing 2.15 m (7 ft 1⁄2 in).^[5]

US National Championship	Event	Venue	Place	Height
2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships^[6]	High Jump	Des Moines, Iowa	4th	2.28 m (7 ft 5+3⁄4 in)
2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships^[7]		Albuquerque, New Mexico	3rd	2.24 m (7 ft 4 in)
2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships^[8]		Sacramento, California	2nd	2.30 m (7 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)^[9]		Eugene, Oregon	6th	2.21 m (7 ft 3 in)
2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships^[10]		Portland, Oregon	4th	2.18 m (7 ft 1+3⁄4 in)
2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships^[11]		Eugene, Oregon	7th	2.25 m (7 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
2015 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships^[12]		Portland, Oregon	2nd	2.31 m (7 ft 6+3⁄4 in)
2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships^[13]		Sacramento, California	8th	2.15 m (7 ft 1⁄2 in)
2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)^[14]		Eugene, Oregon	15th	2.15 m (7 ft 1⁄2 in)

NCAA

Ricky graduated from University of Mississippi. Ricky improved at Ole Miss in
2010 2.28 m (7 ft 5+3⁄4 in)
2011 2.29 m (7 ft 6 in)
2012 2.32 m (7 ft 7+1⁄4 in)
2013 2.29 m (7 ft 6 in)
^[15]

Ricky Robertson high jumped a world leader in April 2012 at Florida Relays.^[16]

Ricky Robertson earned all American honors bestowed by USTFCCCA in

2 times in 2013,
4 times in 2012,
2 times in 2011,
2 times in 2010.^[17]^[18]

Ricky Robertson earned all Southeastern Conference honors 15 times:

High jump (8 times),
Triple jump (4 times),
Long jump (3 times).

At the 2010 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics, Ricky placed second in the high jump clearing 2.23 m (7 ft 3+3⁄4 in).

Prep

Ricky Robertson was the 2008 High school #1 rated high jumper at 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in) and 2009 High school #1 rated high jumper at 2.18 m (7 ft 1+3⁄4 in).^[19] Ricky graduated from Hernando High School (Mississippi).

References

^ Ricky Robertson All Athletics profile, All-Athletics, retrieved July 18, 2016
^ 2016 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships Results - 3/11/2016 to 3/12/2016 Portland Convention Center -- Portland, Ore., usatf.org, retrieved July 19, 2016
^ USATF Championships Results - 6/25/2015 to 6/28/2015 Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, usatf.org, retrieved August 1, 2016
^ USATF Championships Results - 6/25/2014 to 6/29/2014 Hornet Stadium - Sacramento, California, usatf.org, retrieved August 1, 2016
^ 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials (track and field) - Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, usatf.org, retrieved August 1, 2016
^ "2018 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
^ "2016 US Indoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
^ "2017 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
^ "2016 United States Olympic Trials Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
^ "2016 US Indoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
^ "2015 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
^ "2015 US Indoor championship Results". Flash Results. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
^ "2014 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
^ "2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
^ Ricky Robertson Ole Miss results, TFRRS.org, retrieved July 18, 2016
^ Interview: Ricky Robertson - Mens High Jump Champion AddThis Sharing Buttons PEPSI FLORIDA RELAYS Todd Grasley Apr 8, 2012, milesplit.com, retrieved August 1, 2016
^ Ricky Robertson Ole Miss profile, olemisssports.com, retrieved July 18, 2016
^ 2013-14 Ole Miss Ricky Robertson profile - Page 18 & 19 (PDF), olemisssports.com, retrieved July 18, 2016
^ Ricky Robertson TEAM: Hernando HS, athletic.net, retrieved July 18, 2016

External links

Ricky Robertson at World Athletics

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[1] Ricky Robertson All Athletics profile, All-Athletics, retrieved July 18, 2016

[2] 2016 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships Results - 3/11/2016 to 3/12/2016 Portland Convention Center -- Portland, Ore., usatf.org, retrieved July 19, 2016

[3] USATF Championships Results - 6/25/2015 to 6/28/2015 Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, usatf.org, retrieved August 1, 2016

[4] USATF Championships Results - 6/25/2014 to 6/29/2014 Hornet Stadium - Sacramento, California, usatf.org, retrieved August 1, 2016

[5] 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials (track and field) - Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, usatf.org, retrieved August 1, 2016

[6] "2018 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.

[7] "2016 US Indoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.

[8] "2017 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.

[9] "2016 United States Olympic Trials Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.

[10] "2016 US Indoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.

[11] "2015 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.

[12] "2015 US Indoor championship Results". Flash Results. Retrieved 2018-07-12.

[13] "2014 US Outdoor championship Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.

[14] "2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) Results". usatf.org. Retrieved 2018-07-12.

[15] Ricky Robertson Ole Miss results, TFRRS.org, retrieved July 18, 2016

[16] Interview: Ricky Robertson - Mens High Jump Champion AddThis Sharing Buttons PEPSI FLORIDA RELAYS Todd Grasley Apr 8, 2012, milesplit.com, retrieved August 1, 2016

[17] Ricky Robertson Ole Miss profile, olemisssports.com, retrieved July 18, 2016

[18] 2013-14 Ole Miss Ricky Robertson profile - Page 18 & 19 (PDF), olemisssports.com, retrieved July 18, 2016

[19] Ricky Robertson TEAM: Hernando HS, athletic.net, retrieved July 18, 2016

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-'''Ricky Robertson''' (born September 19, 1990 in Hernando, Mississippi) is an American [[track and field]] athlete who competes in the [[high jump]]. Ricky will make his Olympic debut at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]]. Ricky Robertson earned 10 [[NCAA Division I]] [[All-American award]]s and 14 [[Southern Conference]] all conference awards as an Ole Miss Rebel.
+'''Ricky Robertson''' (born September 19, 1990, in Hernando, Mississippi) is an American [[track and field]] athlete who competes in the [[high jump]]. Ricky made his Olympic debut at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] placed 17th clearing a bar {{T&Fcalc|2.26}}, and placed 16th clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.29}} at [[2017 World Championships in Athletics – Men's high jump]]. Ricky Robertson earned 10 [[NCAA Division I]] [[All-American award]]s and 14 [[Southeastern Conference]] all conference awards as an Ole Miss Rebel.
 ==Professional==
-Ricky made Team USA at 2016 [[U.S. Olympic Trials (track and field)]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.25}}. Ricky will make his Olympic debut at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] after clearing the Olympic standard {{T&Fcalc|2.29}} at Chula Vista Olympic Training Center in June 2016.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.all-athletics.com/node/319904 |title=Ricky Robertson All Athletics profile |publisher=All-Athletics |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
+Ricky made Team USA at 2016 [[U.S. Olympic Trials (track and field)]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.25}}. Ricky made his Olympic debut at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] after clearing the Olympic standard {{T&Fcalc|2.29}} at [[U.S. Olympic Training Center#Chula Vista (San Diego)|Chula Vista Olympic Training Center]] in June 2016.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.all-athletics.com/node/319904 |title=Ricky Robertson All Athletics profile |publisher=All-Athletics |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
-Ricky made Team USA after clearing the World Indoor standard and placing fourth at [[2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.18}}.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2016/USATF-Indoor-Track---Field-Championships/Results/Day-2.aspx |title=2016 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships Results - 3/11/2016 to 3/12/2016 Portland Convention Center -- Portland, Ore. |publisher=usatf.org |accessdate=July 19, 2016}}</ref> At [[2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's high jump]], he placed twelfth in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.20}}.
+Ricky made Team USA after clearing the World Indoor standard and placing fourth at [[2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.18}}.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2016/USATF-Indoor-Track---Field-Championships/Results/Day-2.aspx |title=2016 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships Results - 3/11/2016 to 3/12/2016 Portland Convention Center -- Portland, Ore. |publisher=usatf.org |access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> At [[2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's high jump]], he placed twelfth in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.20}}.
-Ricky jumped a season best at [[2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.25}} finished 7th. <ref>{{citation|url=http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2015/USATF-Outdoor-Championships/Results-by-Day/Results-FULL.aspx |title=USATF Championships Results - 6/25/2015 to 6/28/2015 Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon |publisher=usatf.org |accessdate=August 1, 2016}}</ref>
+Ricky jumped a season best at [[2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.25}} finished 7th.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2015/USATF-Outdoor-Championships/Results-by-Day/Results-FULL.aspx |title=USATF Championships Results - 6/25/2015 to 6/28/2015 Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon |publisher=usatf.org |access-date=August 1, 2016}}</ref>
-Ricky finished 8th at [[2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.25}}. <ref>{{citation|url=http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2014/USATF-Outdoor-Championships/Complete-Results.aspx |title=USATF Championships Results - 6/25/2014 to 6/29/2014 Hornet Stadium - Sacramento, California |publisher=usatf.org |accessdate=August 1, 2016}}</ref>
+Ricky finished 8th at [[2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.25}}.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2014/USATF-Outdoor-Championships/Complete-Results.aspx |title=USATF Championships Results - 6/25/2014 to 6/29/2014 Hornet Stadium - Sacramento, California |publisher=usatf.org |access-date=August 1, 2016}}</ref>
-Ricky finished 15th at 2012 [[U.S. Olympic Trials (track and field)]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.15}}.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.usatf.org/events/2012/OlympicTrials-TF/results/Results23-2.htm |title=2012 U.S. Olympic Trials (track and field) - Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon |publisher=usatf.org |accessdate=August 1, 2016}}</ref>
+Ricky finished 15th at 2012 [[U.S. Olympic Trials (track and field)]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.15}}.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/events/2012/OlympicTrials-TF/results/Results23-2.htm |title=2012 U.S. Olympic Trials (track and field) - Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon |publisher=usatf.org |access-date=August 1, 2016}}</ref>
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+| US National Championship || Event || Venue || Place || Height
+|-
+|[[2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2018/USATF-Outdoor-Championships/Results.aspx |title=2018 US Outdoor championship Results|website=[[USATF|usatf.org]] |access-date=2018-07-12}}</ref> ||rowspan=9|High Jump ||[[Des Moines, Iowa]] || 4th ||{{T&Fcalc|2.28}}
+|-
+|[[2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legacy.usatf.org/usatf/files/6a/6ae4a8c7-221f-46e1-8959-3a95dcb320b5.htm |title=2016 US Indoor championship Results |website=[[USATF|usatf.org]] |access-date=2018-07-12}}</ref> || [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]] ||bgcolor=cc9905|3rd ||{{T&Fcalc|2.24}}
+|-
+|[[2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/usatf/files/4c/4c7887e4-74b1-496b-b673-999b196f1ccb.htm |title=2017 US Outdoor championship Results |website=[[USATF|usatf.org]] |access-date=2018-07-12}}</ref> ||  [[Hornet Stadium (Sacramento)|Sacramento, California]] || bgcolor=silver|2nd || {{T&Fcalc|2.30}}
+|-
+|[[2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2016/U-S--Olympic-Team-Trials---Track---Field/Results.aspx |title=2016 United States Olympic Trials Results |website=[[USATF|usatf.org]] |access-date=2018-07-12}}</ref> || [[Eugene, Oregon]] || 6th || {{T&Fcalc|2.21}}
+|-
+|[[2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2016/USATF-Indoor-Track---Field-Championships/Results/Day-2.aspx  |title=2016 US Indoor championship Results |website=[[USATF|usatf.org]] |access-date=2018-07-12}}</ref>|| [[Portland, Oregon]] || 4th || {{T&Fcalc|2.18}}
+|-
+|[[2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2015/USATF-Outdoor-Championships/Results-by-Day/Results-FULL.aspx |title=2015 US Outdoor championship Results |website=[[USATF|usatf.org]] |access-date=2018-07-12}}</ref> ||  [[Eugene, Oregon]] || 7th || {{T&Fcalc|2.25}}
+|-
+|[[2015 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.flashresults.com/2015_Meets/Indoor/02-27_USA/034-1_compiled.htm |title=2015 US Indoor championship Results |website=Flash Results |access-date=2018-07-12}}</ref> || [[Portland, Oregon]] || bgcolor=silver|2nd || {{T&Fcalc|2.31}}
+|-
+|[[2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2014/USATF-Outdoor-Championships/Complete-Results.aspx |title=2014 US Outdoor championship Results |website=[[USATF|usatf.org]] |access-date=2018-07-12}}</ref> || [[Sacramento, California]] || 8th || {{T&Fcalc|2.15}}
+|-
+|[[2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/events/2012/OlympicTrials-TF/results/Results23-1.htm |title=2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) Results |website=[[USATF|usatf.org]] |access-date=2018-07-12}}</ref>|| [[Eugene, Oregon]] || 15th || {{T&Fcalc|2.15}}
+|}
 ==NCAA==
-Ricky graduated from [[University of Mississippi]]. Ricky improved at Ole Miss in <br>2010 {{T&Fcalc|2.28}}<br>2011 {{T&Fcalc|2.29}}<br>2012 {{T&Fcalc|2.32}}<br>2013 {{T&Fcalc|2.29}}<br><ref>{{citation|url=https://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/2747527/Mississippi/Ricky_Robertson.html |title=Ricky Robertson Ole Miss results|publisher=TFRRS.org|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
+Ricky graduated from [[University of Mississippi]]. Ricky improved at Ole Miss in <br>2010 {{T&Fcalc|2.28}}<br>2011 {{T&Fcalc|2.29}}<br>2012 {{T&Fcalc|2.32}}<br>2013 {{T&Fcalc|2.29}}<br><ref>{{citation|url=https://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/2747527/Mississippi/Ricky_Robertson.html |title=Ricky Robertson Ole Miss results|publisher=TFRRS.org|access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
+Ricky Robertson high jumped a world leader in April 2012 at [[Florida Gators|Florida Relays]].<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.milesplit.com/videos/24045/interview-ricky-robertson-mens-high-jump-champion |title=Interview: Ricky Robertson - Mens High Jump Champion AddThis Sharing Buttons PEPSI FLORIDA RELAYS Todd Grasley Apr 8, 2012 |publisher=milesplit.com |access-date=August 1, 2016}}</ref>
+Ricky Robertson earned all American honors bestowed by [[USTFCCCA]] in
-Ricky Robertson high jumped a world leader in April 2012 at [[Florida Gators|Florida Relays]].<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.milesplit.com/videos/24045/interview-ricky-robertson-mens-high-jump-champion |title=Interview: Ricky Robertson - Mens High Jump Champion AddThis Sharing Buttons PEPSI FLORIDA RELAYS Todd Grasley Apr 8, 2012 |publisher=milesplit.com |accessdate=August 1, 2016}}</ref>
+* 2 times in 2013,
+* 4 times in 2012,
+* 2 times in 2011,
+* 2 times in 2010.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/c-track/mtt/robertson_ricky00.html|title=Ricky Robertson Ole Miss profile |publisher=olemisssports.com |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ole/sports/c-track/auto_pdf/2013-14/misc_non_event/2014OMTguide.pdf |title= 2013-14 Ole Miss Ricky Robertson profile - Page 18 & 19 |publisher=olemisssports.com |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
+Ricky Robertson earned all [[Southeastern Conference]] honors 15 times:
-Ricky Robertson earned all American honors bestowed by [[USTFCCCA]] in 2 times in 2013, 4 times in 2012, 2 times in 2011, 2 times in 2010.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/c-track/mtt/robertson_ricky00.html|title=Ricky Robertson Ole Miss profile |publisher=olemisssports.com |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ole/sports/c-track/auto_pdf/2013-14/misc_non_event/2014OMTguide.pdf |title= 2013-14 Ole Miss Ricky Robertson profile - Page 18 & 19 |publisher=olemisssports.com |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Ricky Robertson earned all [[Southeastern Conference]] honors 15 times: [[High jump]] (8 times), [[Triple jump]] (4 times), [[Long jump]] (3 times).
+* [[High jump]] (8 times),
+* [[Triple jump]] (4 times),
+* [[Long jump]] (3 times).
 At the [[2010 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics]], Ricky placed second in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.23}}.
 ==Prep==
-Ricky Robertson was the 2008 High school #1 rated high jumper at {{T&Fcalc|2.21}} and 2009 High school #1 rated high jumper at {{T&Fcalc|2.18}}.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=1817718#/L0 |title=Ricky Robertson TEAM: Hernando HS |publisher=athletic.net |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Ricky graduated from [[Hernando High School (Mississippi)]].
+Ricky Robertson was the 2008 High school #1 rated high jumper at {{T&Fcalc|2.21}} and 2009 High school #1 rated high jumper at {{T&Fcalc|2.18}}.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=1817718#/L0 |title=Ricky Robertson TEAM: Hernando HS |publisher=athletic.net |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Ricky graduated from [[Hernando High School (Mississippi)]].
 ==References==
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-[[Category:People from DeSoto County, Mississippi]]
+[[Category:People from Hernando, Mississippi]]
-[[Category:Sportspeople from Mississippi]]
+[[Category:Sportspeople from the Memphis metropolitan area]]
+[[Category:Track and field athletes from Mississippi]]
 [[Category:American male high jumpers]]
-[[Category:African-American male track and field athletes]]
+[[Category:African-American track and field athletes]]
-[[Category:Olympic track and field athletes of the United States]]
+[[Category:Olympic track and field athletes for the United States]]
 [[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics]]
-[[Category:Ole Miss Rebels athletes]]
+[[Category:Ole Miss Rebels men's track and field athletes]]
+[[Category:21st-century African-American sportsmen]]
+[[Category:21st-century American sportsmen]]

v t e 2016 USA Olympic track and field team
Qualification	2016 United States Olympic trials (track and field)
Men's track and road athletes	Devon Allen Robby Andrews Ronnie Ash Boris Berian Ben Blankenship Hillary Bor Marvin Bracy Trayvon Bromell Donn Cabral Matthew Centrowitz Jr. Paul Chelimo Kerron Clement Kyle Clemons (r) Christian Coleman (r) Justin Gatlin Tyson Gay (r) Arman Hall (r) Evan Jager Charles Jock Meb Keflezighi Shadrack Kipchirchir Leonard Korir Bernard Lagat Tony McQuay (r) Hassan Mead LaShawn Merritt Clayton Murphy John Nunn Jeff Porter Gil Roberts Byron Robinson Mike Rodgers (r) Galen Rupp Michael Tinsley David Verburg Jared Ward Ameer Webb
Men's field athletes	Bradley Adkins Tavis Bailey Chris Benard Will Claye Ryan Crouser Sam Crouser Logan Cunningham Marquis Dendy Ashton Eaton Andrew Evans Mason Finley Sean Furey Michael Hartfield Jeff Henderson Darrell Hill Cyrus Hostetler Kibwé Johnson Sam Kendricks Joe Kovacs Erik Kynard Jarrion Lawson Conor McCullough Ricky Robertson Cale Simmons Jeremy Taiwo Christian Taylor Rudy Winkler Zach Ziemek
Women's track and road athletes	Morolake Akinosun (r) Nia Ali Tianna Bartoletta Tori Bowie Kristi Castlin Emma Coburn Kim Conley Amy Cragg Abbey Cooper Taylor Ellis-Watson (r) Allyson Felix Shalane Flanagan Phyllis Francis Courtney Frerichs English Gardner Kate Grace Marielle Hall Natasha Hastings Shelby Houlihan Molly Huddle Emily Infeld Desiree Linden Brenda Martinez Francena McCorory (r) Sydney McLaughlin Miranda Melville Maria Michta Dalilah Muhammad Courtney Okolo (r) Jenna Prandini Colleen Quigley Brianna Rollins Shannon Rowbury Jenny Simpson Ashley Spencer Deajah Stevens Ariana Washington (r) Chrishuna Williams Ajeé Wilson
Women's field athletes	Whitney Ashley Tianna Bartoletta Gwen Berry Brittany Borman Amber Campbell Kelsey Card Michelle Carter Vashti Cunningham Janay DeLoach Christina Epps Andrea Geubelle Felisha Johnson Chaunté Lowe Maggie Malone Inika McPherson Heather Miller-Koch Sandi Morris Barbara Nwaba Keturah Orji DeAnna Price Brittney Reese Raven Saunders Amanda Smock Jennifer Suhr Shelbi Vaughan Alexis Weeks Kendell Williams Kara Winger
Coaches	Bonnie Edmondson (women's assistant coach) Troy Engle (men's assistant coach) Curtis Frye (men's assistant coach) Robyne Johnson (women's assistant coach) Vin Lananna (men's head coach) Rose Monday (women's assistant coach) Connie Price-Smith (women's head coach) Cliff Rovelto (men's assistant coach) Mario Sategna (men's assistant coach) LaTanya Sheffield (women's assistant coach)