Brett Robinson

Brett Robinson (born 8 May 1991 in Canberra

Robinson trains with 2020 Tokyo Olympic runner, Stewart McSweyn.

Early years Robinson grew up in Canberra and played soccer until he was 10 years old. In Year 6 at school his PE teacher who was a runner himself noticed that Robinson was pretty good at cross country and started taking him to races. Robinson went to nationals as an U13 and was placed 18th. In high school he got himself a coach. From then onwards, Robinson was always in the top ten.

Robinson was very good at soccer and had to then make the decision, athletics or soccer. When 17 years old he went to the World Cross Country and ran the junior event. Two years later he made the 1500m final at the World Junior Championships.

Records and rankings Robinson is a one-time silver medalist in the 3000 metres steeplechase and a one-time bronze medalist in the 10,000 metres in the Australian National Track & Field Championships. He is also a one-time silver medalist in the 1500 metres in the Australian National Junior Track & Field Championships.

Competitions

Junior World Championships Robinson competed at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics He was selected and competed in the 1500 metres. Robinson competed in heat three In the final Robinson finished 8th out of a field of twelve in a time of 3:44.06.

Senior World Championships Robinson was selected to compete in the 2013 World Championships in Moscow in the 5000 metres. Robinson was in the first heat

Seasonal bests by Year

Achievements