Robert Dawson
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- Height:
- 5-8
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- Hometown:
- Memphis, Tenn.
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- Year:
- Sr.
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- Previous School:
- Bartlett HS
Bio
Career Bests
8K: 26:58.1 (Chattanooga Invitational - Oct. 14, 2022)
2023 (Junior): Dawson did not compete in any events during the 2023 season.
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 six times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll twice.
News mentions
MARTIN, Tenn. – It was a spectacular race for the Tennessee Tech women's cross country team Friday morning, as the Golden Eagles placed third at the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Cross Country Championships at Skyhawk Runway Trail in Martin, Tenn. The Tech men's cross country squad finished seventh at the event.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams saved their best for last Friday afternoon, as the purple and gold wrapped up the 2024 regular season with a pair of titles at their very own Golden Eagle Invitational.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams are back in Cookeville to host their first home meet in two years, welcoming five other teams to Putnam County Sports Complex for the Golden Eagle Invitational Friday afternoon.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams got their last taste of action on the road for the regular season Saturday morning, competing at the Live in Lou Classic at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Ky.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It was a solid start to the 2024 campaign for the Tennessee Tech cross country teams, as the Golden Eagles kicked off the new season in Nashville at the Belmont Opener at Vaughn's Creek Cross Country Course at Percy Warner Park.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams will officially kick off their 2024 seasons Friday morning at the Belmont Opener in Nashville. Hosted by Belmont, the event will take place at Vaughn's Creek Cross Country Course at Percy Warner Park.