About Robert Young
Lived 1916 – 2011 (aged 95). Robert Young was an American athletics competitor.
Robert Clark "Bob" Young (January 15, 1916 – February 3, 2011) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres. He competed for the United States in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany, in the 4×400 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his teammates Harold Cagle, Edward O’Brien and Alfred Fitch. In college sports, Young competed for UCLA. He was born and died in Bakersfield, California.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Young?
American athlete (1916–2011)
When was Robert Young born?
Robert Young was born on 15 January 1916 in Bakersfield.
When did Robert Young die?
Robert Young died on 3 February 2011 in Bakersfield.
What was Robert Young's occupation?
Robert Young was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Robert Young?
Robert Young was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Young (sprinter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Young. https://biography.guide/robert-young-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Robert Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-young-athletics-competitor/.
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