Class of 2020 No. 1 Justin Robinson Down To Three Schools

Sep 10, 2019

Robinson posted a No. 4 all-time effort at 400 meters at the Pan American U20 Championships

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Justin Robinson, MileSplit's No. 1 athlete in the Class of 2020, may be closer to a college decision.

The Hazelwood West (MO) High School senior, who was breathtaking in the final weeks of the spring track and field season, winning a Pan American U20 Championship at 400 meters and posting the No. 2 all-time performance of 44.84 seconds -- while also racking up three more times under 46 seconds -- announced his top three schools on Monday, settling on Baylor, Arizona State and the University of Southern California.

Robinson is inarguably the most versatile sprinter of the senior class, owning personal bests of 10.32 seconds in the 100m, 20.98 seconds in the 200m and 44.84 seconds in the 400m. He's been widely accepting of roles in relays outside of his individual success, and claimed another gold medal and World Junior Record at the Pan American U20 Championships by anchoring team USA's effort under 3 minutes. In that relay he split under 44 seconds.

Robinson won a USA U20 Championship in the 400m and an indoor New Balance Nationals Indoor title at the same distance.

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Gratitude. That is the word that comes to my mind when I look back on this past season. I am thankful for all of you that have followed me cheered for me this past season. I am thankful for my family that always supports me. I am thankful for all of my teachers and coaches who have guided me throughout high school. Thanks to all of the media who covered my races, interviewed me, and gave me chance to be seen and heard. Thanks to all of my teammates who pushed me in practice #Allin, #meetingadjourned (Go Wildcats, GCU, #TeamUSA)! Most of all I am thankful to God for giving me the gifts that have opened up so many doors to me and given me the chance to travel around the country and represent my country around the world. I would also like to thank all of the Coaches from around the country who visited me in my home, and invited me to their schools. I am very humbled to have so many amazing coaches and schools offer me the chance to be a part of their programs and I will be forever grateful. After much though, I have narrowed my school choices down to 3 Universities. It is with much gratitude that I officially announce my top 3. Thanks again for all of the love and support you have shown me over the past 3 seasons.

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