Ricky Robertson
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 19, 1990 |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | High Jump |
| College team | Ole Miss Rebels |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 2016 |
Medal record | |
Ricky Robertson (born September 19, 1990) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the high jump. Ricky will make his Olympic debut at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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.
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)
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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).[3] Ricky graduated from Hernando High School (Mississippi).
References
- ^ Ricky Robertson Ole Miss profile, olemisssports.com, retrieved July 18, 2016
- ^ Ricky Robertson Ole Miss results, TFRRS.org, retrieved July 18, 2016
- ^ Ricky Robertson TEAM: Hernando HS, athletic.net, retrieved July 18, 2016
External links
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- ^ Ricky Robertson All Athletics profile, All-Athletics, retrieved July 18, 2016
- ^ Ricky Robertson Twitter, Twitter.com, retrieved July 18, 2016