Jeron Robinson facts for kids
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Robinson in 2018
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Born | April 30, 1991 Angleton, TX |
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| Residence | Texas | |||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field athlete | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | High Jump | |||||||||||||
| College team | Texas A&M University–Kingsville | |||||||||||||
| Team | Nike, Inc. | |||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2016 | |||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | High jump: 2.31 m (7 ft 6.81988189 in) | |||||||||||||
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Jeron Robinson is an amazing American athlete who specializes in the high jump. He was born on April 30, 1991, in Angleton, Texas. Jeron is known for his incredible ability to jump very high over a bar.
While he was a student at Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Jeron became a champion many times. He won the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championship three years in a row, from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, he set a new record for NCAA Division II by jumping 2.31 meters (about 7 feet, 7 inches). This was his personal best jump! He also won the NCAA Division II Indoor Championship in 2013. Because of his great success, he was named the top male athlete in Division II by the USTFCCCA in both 2014 and 2015.
After college, Jeron continued to compete at a high level. In 2018, he won the USA Championship in the men's high jump, clearing the bar at 2.31 meters. This showed he was one of the best high jumpers in the country.
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Jeron's Competition Highlights
Jeron Robinson has competed in many important events around the world. He represents the United States in track and field. Since 2017, he has been sponsored by Nike, Inc..
International Competitions
Jeron has proudly represented the USA in several international events. Here are some of his top results:
Representing the  United States |
Event | Venue | Place | Height |
| 2018 NACAC Championships – Results#High jump | High Jump | Toronto, Canada | 1st | 2.28 m (7 ft 5.63877953 in) CR |
| 2017 World Championships in Athletics – Men's high jump | London | 26th | 2.17 m (7 ft 1.30807087 in) | |
| 2016 TrackTown Classic | Edmonton, Canada | 1st | 2.23 m (7 ft 3.67027559 in) | |
| Athletics at the 2015 Pan American Games – Men's high jump | Toronto, Canada | 4th | 2.28 m (7 ft 5.63877953 in) |
USA National Championships
Jeron has also competed against the best athletes in the United States. He has won national titles and placed very high in these competitions.
| US National Championship | Event | Venue | Place | Height |
| 2019 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | High Jump | Ocean Breeze, New York | 1st | 2.24 m (7 ft 4.06397638 in) |
| 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 1st | 2.31 m (7 ft 6.81988189 in) | |
| 2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 2nd | 2.27 m (7 ft 5.24507874 in) | |
| 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Sacramento, California | 4th | 2.27 m (7 ft 5.24507874 in) | |
| 2017 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 5th | 2.21 m (7 ft 2.88287402 in) | |
| 2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) | Eugene, Oregon | 15th | NH @ 2.14 m (7 ft 0.12696851 in) | |
| 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 4th | 2.28 m (7 ft 5.63877953 in) | |
| 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Sacramento, California | 6th | 2.25 m (7 ft 4.45767717 in) | |
| 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 9th | 2.20 m (7 ft 2.48917323 in) | |
| 2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 17th | NH @ 2.15 m (7 ft 0.52066930 in) |
College Career at Texas A&M-Kingsville
Jeron Robinson was a star athlete for the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas track and field team. He achieved many first-place finishes and set records during his college years.
| Representing Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas | ||||||
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| Year | Lone Star Conference Indoor track and field Championship |
NCAA Division II Indoor track and field Championship |
Lone Star Conference Outdoor track and field Championship |
NCAA Division II Outdoor track and field Championship |
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| 2016 | High Jump 1st 2.29 m (7 ft 6.03248032 in) |
High Jump 1st 2.21 m (7 ft 2.88287402 in) |
High Jump 1st 2.20 m (7 ft 2.48917323 in) |
High Jump 2nd 2.16 m (7 ft 0.91437008 in) |
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| 2015 | High Jump 1st 2.11 m (6 ft 10.94586615 in) |
High Jump 3rd 2.18 m (7 ft 1.70177166 in) |
High Jump 1st 2.31 m (7 ft 6.81988189 in) |
High Jump 1st 2.19 m (7 ft 2.09547244 in) |
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| 2014 | High Jump 1st 2.22 m (7 ft 3.27657481 in) |
High Jump 2nd 2.16 m (7 ft 0.91437008 in) |
High Jump 1st 2.21 m (7 ft 2.88287402 in) |
High Jump 1st 2.30 m (7 ft 6.42618111 in) |
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| 2013 | High Jump 1st 2.03 m (6 ft 7.79625985 in) Long Jump 8th 6.62 m (21 ft 8.50492126 in) |
High Jump 1st 2.24 m (7 ft 4.06397638 in) |
High Jump 1st 2.24 m (7 ft 4.06397638 in) Long Jump 16th 6.70 m (21 ft 11.65452756 in)m/s +1.4 |
High Jump 1st 2.24 m (7 ft 4.06397638 in) |
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High School Achievements
Before attending Texas A&M-Kingsville, Jeron showed his talent at William B. Travis High School in Austin, Texas. He set a school record in the high jump at the 2010 Texas Relays, clearing a height of 2.20 meters (7 feet, 2 inches).
In his senior year, Jeron placed second in the high jump at the 2010 University Interscholastic League State Track & Field Meet, jumping 2.13 meters (7 feet, 0 inches). As a junior in 2009, his best jump was 2.16 meters.
