Charles Robbins (athlete)

Charles Robbins (1921-10 August 2006) was an American long distance runner and psychiatrist.[1]

He won Amateur Athletic Union national titles, including five 20-kilometer titles, two 25-kilometer, two 30-kilometer and two national marathon championships between the years of 1944-54. Robbins completed his 50th consecutive Manchester Road Race in 2001 and participated in 20 Boston Marathons, finishing third in 1944.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Dr Charles A. Robbins, Jr". Hartford Courant Obituaries. Legacy. Aug 2006. Retrieved 2014-12-14.
  2. ↑ Blumberg, James P. (4 Aug 2002). "The Secret To His Success: It's All in the Feet". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-12-14.


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