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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]]s 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.
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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 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>

At the [[2010 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics]], Ricky placed second in the high jump clearing {{T&Fcalc|2.23}}.


==Prep==
==Prep==

Revision as of 17:52, 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
NACAC Under-23 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2010 Miramar 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 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]

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).

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)
[3]

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.[4][5]

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

References

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


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