Sidney Robinson (athlete)

Sidney John Robinson (1 August 1876 in Denton, Northamptonshire – 3 February 1959 in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire) was an early twentieth century English middle-distance athlete who specialised in the steeplechase.[1]

Not to be confused with Sid Robinson (athlete).

Olympic medal record
Representing a Mixed team
Gold medal – first place1900 Paris5000 metres team race
Men's athletics
Representing  United Kingdom
Silver medal – second place1900 Paris2500 metres steeplechase
Bronze medal – third place1900 Paris4000 metres steeplechase

He participated at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris for the United Kingdom and won three medals, the silver medal in the 2500 metre event beating the Frenchman Jacques Chastanié to second place and a bronze medal in the 4000 metres steeplechase. He also won the gold medal in the 5000 metres team race as part of a mixed team with Charles Bennett, John Rimmer, Alfred Tysoe and Stan Rowley.

References
  1. "Sidney Robinson". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
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