R. C. Robb
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R. C. Robb was a British
athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
in London
.
In the 400 metres
, Robb lost his preliminary heat with a time of 52.5 seconds to winner Ned Merriam
's 52.2 seconds. Robb did not advance to the semifinals.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom during the period when what is now the Republic of Ireland formed a part of it....
athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
in London
London
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In the 400 metres
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres
The men's 400 metres was an Olympic event for the fourth time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held originally scheduled from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908. The rerun of the final was held on July 25, 1908...
, Robb lost his preliminary heat with a time of 52.5 seconds to winner Ned Merriam
Ned Merriam
Ned Alvin Merriam was an American athlete and coach.Merriam attended the University of Chicago, where he starred in football and track between 1905 and 1908. He was a member of the American track and field team at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London...
's 52.2 seconds. Robb did not advance to the semifinals.