Clarence Robison, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Clarence Robison

American distance runner

Date of Birth: 18-Jun-1923

Date of Death: 26-Sep-2006

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Clarence Robison

  • Clarence Franklin Robison (June 18, 1923 – September 26, 2006) was a track athlete and coach at Brigham Young University (BYU).
  • As a collegiate runner, Robison competed in the 880, one-mile, and two-mile, setting conference records in the latter two events.
  • Robison put his track career on hold to enlist in the U.S.
  • Navy during World War II and served for three years.Following the war, Robison capped his career by competing as a member of the U.S.
  • Olympic team and U.S.
  • National Track and Field team. Robison was the head coach at BYU for 40 years.
  • During that time, he guided his teams to 19 WAC championships and a co-national championship.
  • He coached 118 All-Americans and 26 Olympians.

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