Mack Robinson (athlete)

Mack Robinson
Personal information
Full nameMatthew MacKenzie Robinson
NationalityAmerican
BornJuly 18, 1914
Cairo, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMarch 12, 2000(2000-03-12) (aged 85)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Oregon
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Sprint, Long jump
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Silver medal – second place 1936 Berlin 200 m

Matthew MacKenzie "Mack" Robinson (July 18, 1914 – March 12, 2000) was an American track and field athlete. He is best known for winning a silver medal in the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he broke the Olympic record in the 200 meters. He was the older brother of Baseball Hall of Fame member Jackie Robinson.[1]

  1. ^ "Mack Robinson Biography and Olympic Results". Sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2009.

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