Robert Cannon (triple jumper)
American triple jumper
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Robert Willis Cannon (born July 9, 1958) is an American athlete. He competed in the men's triple jump at the 1988 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityAmerican
BornJuly 9, 1958
Long Beach, California, United States
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 9, 1958 Long Beach, California, United States |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Triple jump |
| College team | Indiana Hoosiers |
| Club | Southern California Cheetahs |
Competing for the Indiana Hoosiers track and field team, Cannon won the 1979 triple jump at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.[2] Cannon finished second behind fellow American Willie Banks in the triple jump event at the British 1985 AAA Championships.[3][4]
On May 9, 1995 at age 36, Cannon triple jumped 15.96 winning the Dan Aldrich Masters Meet.[5]
