Men's Track & Field

RobertSpringfield III

  • position Jumps
  • class Sophomore
  • Hometown Louisville, Kentucky
  • Major Kinesiology
  • High school Trinity
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LJ
23′ 10.75″

2018-19 (Freshman)
Indoor

  • Placed 12th at the SEC Championships in the long jump
  • LJ season best was 23’10.75″/7.28m to place sixth at the McCravy on Feb. 2
  • Competed in the LJ at five meets

Prior to UK

  • Kentucky State Champion in the high jump
  • Kentucky State silver medalist in the long jump
  • New Balance Outdoor Nationals qualifier

Personal

  • Full name: Robert Springfield (goes by Roobie)
  • Parents: Robert and Kim Springfield
  • Sibling: Kami (younger)
  • Birthday: July 12
  • Major: Business management
  • Notes: Volunteers at the Canaan Christian Church, helping to provide meals and clothing for the homeless
    • Helped coach at the Shooting with the Stars camp for Adults with disabilities
    • Four year basketball player at Trinity High School
    • During 2017-18 his team held a 30-4 record, District Champs, Regional Champs, Louisville Invitational Tournament Champs, FBI Classic Champs, King of the Bluegrass Runners-Up
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