# Robert Dunning

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American hurdler (born 1997)

Robert Dunning Personal information Nationality USA Born June 23, 1997 (1997-06-23) (age 29)[1] Home town Atlanta, Georgia[2] Education Kennesaw Mountain High School South Plains College University of Alabama[2] Sport Sport Athletics Events 110 metres hurdles 60 metres hurdles Achievements and titles National finals 2021 NCAAs • 110m hurdles, 1st ‹See Tfd› 2022 USA Champs • 110m hurdles, 6th 2023 USA Indoors • 60m hurdles, 2nd ‹See Tfd› 2023 USA Champs • 110m hurdles, 7th Updated on December 26, 2023

**Robert Dunning** (born June 23, 1997) is an American [hurdler](/source/Hurdler). He was the [2021 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships](/source/2021_NCAA_Division_I_Outdoor_Track_and_Field_Championships) winner in the [110 metres hurdles](/source/110_metres_hurdles).

## Biography

Dunning grew up in [Atlanta](/source/Atlanta), Georgia, where he attended [Kennesaw Mountain High School](/source/Kennesaw_Mountain_High_School) and won Class 6A state titles in the [300 metres hurdles](/source/300_metres_hurdles) and [high jump](/source/High_jump).[4]

After high school graduation, Dunning competed on the [South Plains College Texans](/source/South_Plains_College_Texans) track and field team, an [NJCAA](/source/NJCAA) school. After winning NJCAA titles in the 110 metres hurdles and high jump, he transferred to the [Alabama Crimson Tide track and field](/source/Alabama_Crimson_Tide_track_and_field) team.[4]

His NCAA career was highlighted by his 2021 season, when he went undefeated in all 110 m hurdles races including a win at the [2021 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships](/source/2021_NCAA_Division_I_Outdoor_Track_and_Field_Championships).[4] His performance was the first track and field title for Alabama men since 2014.[5] His time of 13.25 seconds was also the fastest performance into a [headwind](/source/Headwind) in NCAA championship history.[6][7]

In 2023, Dunning set his personal best of 13.09 seconds in the 110 m hurdles competing at the inaugural [Adidas Atlanta City Games](/source/Adidas_Atlanta_City_Games).[8]

## Statistics

### Personal bests

Event Mark Place Competition Venue Date Ref 110 metres hurdles 13.09 (+0.0 m/s) Adidas Atlanta City Games Atlanta, Georgia May 6, 2023 [1] 60 metres hurdles 7.49 A sh USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Albuquerque, New Mexico February 18, 2023 [1]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-tilas_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-tilas_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-tilas_1-2) [Robert Dunning](https://www.tilastopaja.info/db/at.php?Sex=1&ID=163060) at [Tilastopaja](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tilastopaja) (subscription required). Retrieved December 26, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-college_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-college_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-college_2-2) ["Robert Dunning – Track & Field, Cross Country"](https://rolltide.com/sports/xctrack/roster/robert--dunning/6989). *[Alabama Crimson Tide](/source/Alabama_Crimson_Tide)*. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Robert Dunning – Men's Track & Field"](https://www.spctexans.com/sports/mtrack/2016-17/bios/dunning_robert_nq4x). *[South Plains College Texans](/source/South_Plains_College_Texans)*. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ga_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ga_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-ga_4-2) ["Robert Dunning – Global Athletics & Marketing"](https://www.globalathletics.com/users/136/65/robert-dunning.php). *Global Athletics*. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Kelly, Nick (June 11, 2021). ["Robert Dunning wins first NCAA track and field title for Alabama men since 2014"](https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/2021/06/12/robert-dunning-wins-first-ncaa-track-and-field-title-alabama-men-since-2014/7663489002/). *[The Tuscaloosa News](/source/The_Tuscaloosa_News)*. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Blackwell, Joey (June 11, 2021). ["Alabama's Robert Dunning Wins 110-Meter Hurdles NCAA Individual Title"](https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/alabamas-robert-dunning-wins-110-meter-hurdles-ncaa-individual-title-blackwell). *[Sports Illustrated](/source/Sports_Illustrated)*. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Rodak, Mike (June 12, 2021). ["Alabama track athlete wins national championship in hurdles"](https://www.al.com/alabama/2021/06/alabama-track-athlete-wins-national-championship-in-hurdles.html). *[al.com](/source/Al.com)*. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Sugiura, Ken (May 5, 2023). ["World-class track event Saturday in Centennial Olympic Park"](https://www.ajc.com/sports/state-sports/world-class-track-event-saturday-in-centennial-olympic-park/N7QNIANEY5F2RBLIVJIKK2SQPQ/). *[The Atlanta-Journal Constitution](/source/The_Atlanta-Journal_Constitution)*. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

## External links

- [Robert Dunning](https://worldathletics.org/athletes/-/14596228) at [World Athletics](/source/World_Athletics)

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