Robert Dawson
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- Height:
- 5-8
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- Hometown:
- Memphis, Tenn.
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- Previous School:
- Bartlett HS
Bio
Career Bests
8K: 26:58.1 (Chattanooga Invitational - Oct. 14, 2022)
2022 (Sophomore): Dawson took part in five of the team's six events during the year… turned in a career-best showing in the 8K at the Chattanooga Invitational (Oct. 14), posting a time of 26:58.1… also broke the 28-minute mark with a performance of 27:27.5 at the Live in Lou Classic (Oct. 1).
2021 (Freshman): Dawson competed in five of the team's six meets during the fall… made his collegiate debut with a time of 28:09.93 in the 8K at the Covered Bridge Open (Sept. 3)… turned in a season-best 27:17.7 mark in the 8K at the Live in Lou Classic (Oct. 2)… placed fifth among Golden Eagle runners at the Commodore Classic (Sept. 17) with a time of 27:41.2 in the 8K.
High School: Dawson lettered in cross country at Barlett High School in Bartlett, Tenn.
Personal: Born on January 11, 2003.
Academic: Majoring in exercise science and physical wellness with a concentration in pre-physical therapy… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll four times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll twice.
News mentions
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams will officially kick off their 2023 seasons Friday morning at the Tennessee Cross Country Invitational in Knoxville, Tenn. Hosted by Tennessee, the event will take place at the Cherokee Farms Cross Country Course.