Russell Robinson Punches Ticket to Paris Olympics

EUGENE, Ore. — University of Miami jumper Russell Robinson earned a bid to the upcoming Paris Olympics after his performance in the men’s triple jump Sunday evening at the Olympic Trials.

Robinson ended with a mark of 17.01m (55 feet, 9.75 inches) to claim second in the men’s triple jump final. Salif Mane (Fairleigh Dickinson) and Donald Scott (adidas) will also join Robinson in Paris after finishing first and third, respectively.

“Russ has worked toward this accomplishment for 5 years. He has trusted the process, put the work in, has become a four-time All American in the triple jump, a national champion, and now an Olympian. Representing Team USA is a great honor, and Russ is so deserving,” Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Amy Deem said.

Robinson, the program’s 18th national champion, will be the first Miami track and field athlete to represent Team USA at the summer Olympics since T’erea Brown (400m hurdles) and Lauryn Williams (4x100m) competed at the 2012 London Games. Miami’s Director of Track and Field/Cross Country, Amy Deem, joined Brown and Williams in London as Team USA’s women’s head coach.

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