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Robby Andrews

Olympian 2016

Athlete Bio 

Height

5'10"

Age

34

Hometown

Manalapan Township, NJ

Education

Manalapan High School (Manalapan, N.J.) ‘09 University of Virginia ‘14, Kinesiology

Quick Facts
  • Son of Robert and Mary Andrews
  • Coached by his father, Robert, alongside Jason Viglante
  • Has one sister, Kristin
  • Left the University of Virginia after two years to pursue a professional career in track and field
  • Two-time NCAA champion in the 800-meter (2010 indoor, 2011 outdoor)
  • Won bronze in the 800 at the 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships
  • Returned to the University of Virginia in 2014 to complete his degree in kinesiology.
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian;
    • Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 25th (1500m - Men)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2017 – 24th (1500m - Men)
  • Years of participation: 1500m - Men 2015, 2017; 1500m (Indoor) - Men 2016
  • Top finish: 4th – 2016 (1500m (Indoor) - Men)

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