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HoH 2022 - Haywood Robinson '74

Haywood Robinson

  • Class
    1974
  • Induction
    2022
  • Sport(s)
    Track & Field
Named a Caltech co-Outstanding Athlete in 1974 along with Hall of Honor Class of 2015 inductee Alan Kleinsasser, Robinson set school records in both the 100- and 220-yard dashes in times of 9.7 seconds and 21.4 seconds, respectively both records that still stand. He is a two-time Goldsworthy Trophy winner, awarded to the athlete that best exemplifies sportsmanship, team spirit and proficiency. The 1974 team MVP, Robinson finished in second place at the NAIA District 3 Championships running both the 100-and-220 yard dash, finished second two times running 220 yards and finished third in the 100-yard race on one other occasion. He also added a fifth-place finish as part of the 440 relay at the SCIAC championships in 1974. After Caltech, Robinson earned his Doctor of Medicine from UC Irvine in 1978, and along with his wife, Dr. Noreen Johnson opened a family medicine practice in College Station, Texas that he still runs today. Having run over 50 marathons in his life, Johnson continues to compete as a master's sprinter in international competitions.
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