Betty Robinson
United StatesRetired- Born
- Aug 23, 1911
- Birthplace
- Riverdale, Illinois (USA)
- Height
- 1.67 m
- Weight
- 57 kg
Betty Robinson is a United States sprinter, born on August 23, 1911 in Riverdale, Illinois (USA). Standing 1.67 m and weighing 57 kg, She competes primarily in the 100m.
Her personal bests include 12.2 in the 100m. She has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions.
1928 season best12.2Jul 31, 1928
Medals3Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 silver
World record12.2100 m
Last competitionThe XI Olympic GamesAug 9, 1936 · 46.9h
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1928 season best 12.2 (Jul 31, 1928) · Last competition: The XI Olympic Games, Aug 9, 1936, 46.9h · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 silver · World record (100 m) · 115 years old · Retired
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | 1 | – | 3 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 100m | 12.2 | – | Jul 31, 1928 | The IX Olympic Games |