Robert Dunning (born 23 June 1997) is an American hurdler. He was the 2021 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships winner in the 110 metres hurdles.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  USA |
| Born | 23 June 1997 (26 years, 335 days old)[1] |
| Home town | Atlanta, Georgia[2] |
| Education | Kennesaw Mountain High School South Plains College University of Alabama[2] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 110 metres hurdles 60 metres hurdles |
| College team | South Plains College Texans[3] Alabama Crimson Tide[2] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals |
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| Personal bests | |
| Updated on 24 December 2023 | |
Biography
Dunning grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where he attended Kennesaw Mountain High School and won Class 6A state titles in the 300 metres hurdles and high jump.[4]
After high school graduation, Dunning competed on the South Plains College Texans track and field team, an NJCAA school. After winning NJCAA titles in the 110 metres hurdles and high jump, he transferred to the Alabama Crimson Tide track and field team.[4]
His NCAA career was highlighted by his 2021 season, when he went undefeated in all 110 m hurdles races including a win at the 2021 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[4] His performance was the first track and field title for Alabama men since 2014.[5] His time of 13.25 seconds was also the fastest performance into a headwind in NCAA championship history.[6][7]
In 2023, Dunning set his personal best of 13.09 seconds in the 110 m hurdles competing at the inaugural Adidas Atlanta City Games.[8]
Statistics
Personal bests
| Event | Mark | Place | Competition | Venue | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 metres hurdles | 13.09 (+0.0 m/s) |  | Adidas Atlanta City Games | Atlanta, Georgia | 6 May 2023 | [1] |
| 60 metres hurdles | 7.49 A sh | | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 18 February 2023 | [1] |