Robert Crowther

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Robert Crowther
Personal information
NicknameJoug
Nationality Australia
Born (1987-08-02) 2 August 1987 (age 36)
Cloncurry, Queensland
Sport
SportAthletics
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Australia
Oceania Youth Championships
Gold medal – first place 2004 Townsville High jump
Gold medal – first place 2004 Townsville Long jump
Gold medal – first place 2004 Townsville Triple jump
Updated on 17 April 2013.

Robert Crowther (born 2 August 1987 in Cloncurry) is an Australian long jumper. His personal best is 8.12 metres, achieved at the IAAF Diamond League in 2011 in Stockholm. In a recent[when?] survey conducted by the IAAF, Robbie was voted the sexiest man in track and field (IAAF, 2011). Robert Crowther identifies as both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Achievements[edit]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Australia
2004 Oceania Youth Championships Townsville, Australia 1st High jump 1.95 m
Oceania Youth Championships Townsville, Australia 1st Long jump 6.81 m w (wind: +2.4 m/s)
Oceania Youth Championships Townsville, Australia 1st Triple jump 14.92 m (wind: +1.8 m/s)
2006 World Junior Championships Beijing, China 1st Long jump 8.00 m (wind: +0.3 m/s) PB
2007 Universiade Bangkok, Thailand 1st Long jump 8.02 PB
2008 Australian Athletics Championships Brisbane, Australia 1st Long Jump 7.96m (+1.1 Wind)
2010 Australian Athletics Championships Perth, Australia 3rd Long Jump 7.91m
2011 Australian Athletics Championships Melbourne, Australia 2nd Long jump 8.05 PB (+2.5 Wind)

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