About Rob Novak
Born 1986. Rob Novak is an American athletics competitor.
Running career
High school Novak attended Bordentown Regional High School, graduating in 2005. In his freshman year, he ran 4:52 in a 1600-meter trial in his gym class. He had a background in American football, in which he played for Bordentown as wide receiver.
Collegiate Novak attended Seton Hall University with a track scholarship. There he would be coached by John Marshall, who was also an 800-meter runner at Plainfield High School in the 1980s and would go on to compete at the 1984 Summer Olympics. While at college, he was called up by the US national team to compete at the 2008 NACAC U23 Championships in Toluca, Mexico, where he would go on to win the men's 800 meters.
Post-collegiate After his spell at Seton Hall, Novak trained and competed with New York Athletic Club. He ran sat the 2012 US Olympic Trials and made it to the semi-final round of the men's 800 meters, where he placed 13th of 16 competitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rob Novak?
American athletics competitor
When was Rob Novak born?
Rob Novak was born on 20 March 1986 in Burlington County.
What is Rob Novak's occupation?
Rob Novak is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Rob Novak?
Rob Novak is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rob Novak. https://biography.guide/rob-novak/
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