Robert Reading

Birth dateJun 9, 1967

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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.

Key facts

110 m hurdles

13.33

#217 all-time

55 Metres Hurdles

7.10

1997 season best

13.79

Mar 29, 1997 · Modesto, CA (USA)

1997 season best

Age

59 years old

As of Sep 12, 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

10.2HT

13.33

7.75

6.56

7.10

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1997	60mH	7.79	-	Jan 25, 1997	↓	Walker Track, Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
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)
1992	110mH	13.68	+0.7	Apr 4, 1992	↑	Tempe, AZ (USA)
1991	100m	10.45	-	May 18, 1991	↑	Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1991	110mH	13.56	+0.2	Apr 20, 1991	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
1990	50MetresHu	6.56	-	Jan 19, 1990	-	Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
1990	55mH	7.10	-	Feb 2, 1990	-	New York, NY (USA) (i)
1990	110mH	13.38	+4.9	Apr 21, 1990	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
1989	60mH	7.75	-	Feb 17, 1989	↓	Inglewood, CA (USA) (i)
1989	110mH	13.19	+2.5	Jun 3, 1989	↑	Provo NCAA Championships
1988	110mH	13.70	-	Apr 9, 1988	↑	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1987	110mH	13.64	+1.8	May 9, 1987	↑	Modesto, CA (USA)
1986	110mH	13.83	+0.0	May 23, 1986	↑	Los Angeles, CA (USA)

1997

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
110mH	13.92	+1.0	May 10	Modesto Relays, Modesto, CA
110mH	13.79	+2.6	Mar 29	La Jolla UC San Diego Open, La Jolla, CA
60mH	7.82	-	Feb 7	New York Chase Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
60mH	7.84	-	Jan 31	Boston Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)
60mH	7.79	-	Jan 25	Johnson City USAir Invitational, Walker Track, Johnson City, TN (i)
60mH	7.93	-	Jan 25	Johnson City USAir Invitational, Walker Track, Johnson City, TN (i)

1996

15 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
110mH	13.52	+1.7	Jun 22	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
110mH	13.38	+2.1	Jun 22	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
110mH	13.37	+1.9	Jun 21	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
110mH	13.27	+2.3	Jun 1	San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
110mH	13.35	+1.7	May 26	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
110mH	13.55	+1.2	May 18	Atlanta GP, Atlanta, GA
110mH	13.34	+0.8	May 11	Modesto, CA
110mH	13.39	+1.0	May 4	Westwood Invitation, Westwood, CA
110mH	13.47	-0.6	Apr 21	-
110mH	13.47	-0.6	Apr 20	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
110mH	13.33	+0.0	Apr 13	Fresno, CA
110mH	13.40	+2.5	Mar 23	Northridge, CA
110mH	13.58	+0.0	Mar 16	Santa Barbara, CA
110mH	13.66	+0.0	Mar 9	Los Angeles, CA
110mH	13.82	+2.5	Mar 2	San Diego, CA

1995

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
110mH	13.67	+1.1	Jul 5	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
110mH	13.55	+3.0	Jul 3	Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris
110mH	13.54	+0.6	Jun 28	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
110mH	13.44	+4.6	Jun 17	Sacramento USATF Championships, Sacramento, CA
110mH	13.42	+1.8	Jun 17	Sacramento USATF Championships, Sacramento, CA
110mH	13.40	+1.7	Jun 10	Long Beach, CA
110mH	13.68	+0.0	May 27	San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
110mH	13.41	+2.1	May 21	New York Games, New York, NY

1994

18 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
110mH	13.45	-0.3	Jul 22	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo
110mH	13.46	+1.3	Jul 22	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo
110mH	13.36	+0.8	Jul 20	Gateshead
110mH	13.51	+0.8	Jul 18	Nice Nikaïa, Nice
110mH	13.47	-0.6	Jul 15	London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
110mH	13.40	+0.5	Jul 9	Edwardsville USOF, Edwardsville, IL
110mH	13.48	+2.3	Jul 6	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
110mH	13.48	-0.1	Jul 4	Linz Zipfer Meeting, Linz
110mH	14.05	-2.8	Jul 1	Gateshead Games, Gateshead
110mH	13.48	+0.2	Jun 29	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
110mH	13.37	-0.8	Jun 17	Knoxville USATF Championships, Knoxville, TN
110mH	13.47	+0.5	Jun 16	Knoxville USATF Championships, Knoxville, TN
110mH	13.49	+0.3	May 28	San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
110mH	13.34	+2.9	May 14	Modesto, CA
110mH	13.18	+4.8	Apr 23	Azusa, CA
110mH	13.44	+0.0	Apr 17	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
110mH	13.34	+0.7	Apr 9	Fresno, CA
110mH	13.50	+0.2	Mar 26	San Diego, CA

1993

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
110mH	13.69	+1.0	Apr 3	Fresno, CA

1992

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
100m	10.2HT	-	Jul 23	Long Beach, CA
110mH	13.68	+0.7	Apr 4	Tempe, AZ

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Robert Reading's 110 m hurdles personal best?

Robert Reading's 110 m hurdles personal best is 13.33, set on Apr 13, 1996, #217 on the all-time list.

Which events does Robert Reading compete in?

Robert Reading competes in the 110 m hurdles and 55 Metres Hurdles.

How did Robert Reading perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 13.79, set on Mar 29, 1997 in Modesto, CA (USA).