Clarence Robison
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Clarence Franklin•Robison |
| Used name | Clarence•Robison |
| Born | 18 June 1923 in Fillmore, Utah (USA) |
| Died | 25 September 2006 in Provo, Utah (USA) |
| Measurements | 192 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | BYU Cougars, Provo (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Clarence Robison finished fourth in the 1948 AAU 5K and was fifth in the 1949 AAU mile. He competed for BYU and after his competitive career ended, he coached the BYU track and cross-country teams for 40 years. The track at BYU is named in his honor. Robison and his wife had 9 children and 41 grandchildren. One of his sons, Mark, succeeded him as coach at BYU and coached track & field there for 38 years.
Personal Best: 5000 – 14:44.2 (1948).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Clarence Robison | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | AC h2 r1/2 |