Bernice Robinson (athlete)
Claudealia Bernice Robinson (February 28, 1927 – October 14, 2019) was an American hurdler.[2] She competed in the women's 80 metres hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Claudealia Bernice Robinson |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | February 28, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | October 14, 2019 (aged 92)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 80 metres hurdles |
After the Olympics she moved to Cleveland. She continued to compete in Masters athletics under her married name of Bernice Robinson Holland as a thrower. In 1986, she was inducted into the Greater Cleveland Hall of Fame.[4] Bernice was voted to the USATF Masters Hall of Fame in 2001.[5]
References
- "Bernice Holland". The Plain Dealer. Advance Publications. October 25, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- "Bernice Robinson". Olympedia. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bernice Robinson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
- "Holland, Bernice Robinson | Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame".
- National Masters News, Jan 2002. Retrieved Mar 5, 2021
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