Chris Robinson wins 400-meter hurdles, Caleb Dean takes third at U.S. championships

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Chris Robinson wins 400-meter hurdles, Caleb Dean takes third at U.S. championships
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Chris Robinson secured the title in the men's 400-meter hurdles with a time of 47.61 seconds at the U.S. Track and Field Championships held on July 26 at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Caleb Dean finished third in the same event, clocking 48.66 seconds. This win marks Robinson's first U.S. title. Earlier, both athletes, who previously competed for South Plains College and Texas Tech, had notable performances throughout the championships. Six former athletes from the area medaled, including Khaleb McRae, Alaysha Johnson, and Monae' Nichols, highlighting the strong showing from Texas colleges.

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  • •Robinson's time in the 400 hurdles is 47.61 seconds.
  • •Dean finished third in the same event with a time of 48.66 seconds.
  • •Six former area athletes won medals at the U.S. championships.
  • •Khaleb McRae placed second in the men's 400 meters with 44.41 seconds.
  • •Monae' Nichols finished second in the women's long jump with a jump of 22 feet, 8 1/2 inches.
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  • 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — SPC's Chris Robinson wins, Tech's Caleb Dean third at U.S. championships
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