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'''Ricky Robertson''' (born September 19, 1990 from 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|All-American awards]] and 14 [[Southern Conference]] all conference awards as an Ole Miss Rebel.
'''Ricky Robertson''' (born September 19, 1990 from 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.


==Professional==
==Professional==
Ricky jumped a season best at [[2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.25}}. The next year 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>{{cite|url=http://www.all-athletics.com/node/319904 |title=Ricky Robertson All Athletics profile |publisher=All-Athletics |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
Ricky jumped a season best at [[2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]] in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.25}}. The next year 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>


==NCAA==
==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>{{cite|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|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref>


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>{{cite|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>{{cite|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 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>


==Prep==
==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>{{cite|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 |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Ricky graduated from [[Hernando High School (Mississippi)]].


==References==
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Revision as of 15:32, 19 July 2016

Ricky Robertson
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1990-09-19) September 19, 1990 (age 34)
Hernando, Mississippi
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight188 lb (85 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportTrack and field
EventHigh Jump
College teamOle Miss Rebels
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals2016
Medal record
Olympic Games
2016 Rio de Janeiro High jump

Ricky Robertson (born September 19, 1990 from 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 awards and 14 Southern Conference all conference awards as an Ole Miss Rebel.

Professional

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). The next year 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 will make 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]

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)
[2]

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.[3][4]

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).[5] Ricky graduated from Hernando High School (Mississippi).

References

  1. ^ Ricky Robertson All Athletics profile, All-Athletics, retrieved July 18, 2016
  2. ^ Ricky Robertson Ole Miss results, TFRRS.org, retrieved July 18, 2016
  3. ^ Ricky Robertson Ole Miss profile, olemisssports.com, retrieved July 18, 2016
  4. ^ 2013-14 Ole Miss Ricky Robertson profile - Page 18 & 19 (PDF), olemisssports.com, retrieved July 18, 2016
  5. ^ Ricky Robertson TEAM: Hernando HS, athletic.net, retrieved July 18, 2016


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