Arnie Robinson Jr.

Arnie Paul Robinson Jr. was born on April 7, 1948. He was best known as an American athlete. He accomplished a lot in life. His most notable achievement was when he won a gold medal in the long jump in the 1976 Olympics and 1971 Pan American Games. Other than being in the athletic world, he was also, to his credit, involved in the academe. He was the head track coach at Mesa College in San Diego and, later on, taught physical education courses.

Robinson was inducted into the USATF National Track and Field Hall of Fame in the year 2000. Truly, Robinson gave so much, not only to the athletic world. He will be missed. We can’t thank him enough for sharing his talents and knowledge. His students and everyone else who was able to witness his efforts and perseverance won’t be forgetting him soon.