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Robert Reading (athlete)

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Robert Reading
Personal information
Born (1967-06-09) June 9, 1967 (age 57)
EducationSaint Mary's College High School
University of Southern California
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventSprinting
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's athletics
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1995 Mar del Plata 4×100 m relay

Robert Reading (born June 9, 1967) is an American former athlete who competed in sprinting events.

Reading attended Saint Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California.[1]

A USC Trojans varsity athlete, Reading was the 1989 NCAA Division I Outdoor champion in 110 meters hurdles, running a wind-assisted 13.19 in the final, having earlier broken Earl McCullouch's 22-year-old school record with 13.42 during the heats.[2] He represented the United States at the 1995 Pan American Games and was part of the silver medal-winning 4 × 100 m relay team, with Ron Clark, Wendell Gaskin and Dino Napier.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Reading still paces Eastbay leaders". Oakland Tribune. May 23, 1985.
  2. ^ Florence, Mal (June 2, 1989). "USC's Reading Breaks 22-Year-Old School Record". Los Angeles Times.
  3. ^ "U.S., Cuba continue gold race in track". The Arizona Republic. March 26, 1995.
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