Robert Reading
- Born
- Jun 9, 1967 (59 years old)
- Events
- 110 m hurdles · 55 Metres Hurdles
Robert Reading is an American former athlete born on June 9, 1967. He specialized in sprint hurdles and relays, competing for USC as a varsity athlete after attending Saint Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California.
Reading won the 1989 NCAA Division I Outdoor championship in the 110 metres hurdles, running a wind-assisted 13.19 in the final. He had earlier broken Earl McCullouch's 22-year-old school record with 13.42 during the heats. He represented the United States at the 1995 Pan American Games.
At the Pan American Games, Reading earned a silver medal as part of the 4x100 metre relay team alongside Ron Clark, Wendell Gaskin, and Dino Napier. His NCAA championship and international relay medal reflect a successful career combining individual excellence with team contributions.
As of Nov 14, 2026: 110 m hurdles 13.33 (#217 all-time), 55 Metres Hurdles 7.10, 1997 season best 13.79 (Mar 29, 1997, Modesto, CA (USA)) · 59 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 60mH Indoor | 7.79 | – | Jan 25, 1997 | Walker Track, Johnson City, TN (USA) (i) |
| 1997 | 60mH | 7.79 | – | Jan 25, 1997 | – |
| 1997 | 110mH | 13.79 | +2.6 | Mar 29, 1997 | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 1996 | 110mH | 13.27 | +2.3 | Jun 1, 1996 | Fresno, CA (USA) |
| 1995 | 110mH | 13.40 | +1.7 | Jun 10, 1995 | Long Beach, CA (USA) |
| 1994 | 110mH | 13.18 | +4.8 | Apr 23, 1994 | Fresno, CA (USA) |
| 1993 | 110mH | 13.69 | +1.0 | Apr 3, 1993 | Fresno, CA (USA) |
| 1992 | 100m | 10.2h | – | Jul 23, 1992 | Long Beach, CA (USA) |