Robert Reading (athlete)

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Robert Reading
Personal information
Born (1967-06-09) June 9, 1967 (age 58)
Education Saint Mary's College High School
University of Southern California
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event
Sprinting
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg United States
Men's athletics
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1995 Mar del Plata 4×100 m relay

Robert Reading (born June 9, 1967) is an American former athlete who competed in sprinting events.

Reading attended Saint Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California. [1]

A USC Trojans varsity athlete, Reading was the 1989 NCAA Division I Outdoor champion in 110 meters hurdles, running a wind-assisted 13.19 in the final, having earlier broken Earl McCullouch's 22-year-old school record with 13.42 during the heats. [2] He represented the United States at the 1995 Pan American Games and was part of the silver medal-winning 4 × 100 m relay team, with Ron Clark, Wendell Gaskin and Dino Napier. [3]

References

  1. "Reading still paces Eastbay leaders". Oakland Tribune . May 23, 1985.
  2. Florence, Mal (June 2, 1989). "USC's Reading Breaks 22-Year-Old School Record". Los Angeles Times .
  3. "U.S., Cuba continue gold race in track". The Arizona Republic . March 26, 1995.