Matthew MacKenzie "Mack" Robinson (July 18, 1914 – March 12, 2000) was an American track and field athlete. He is best known for winning a silver medal in the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he broke the Olympic record in the 200 meter but still finished behind Jesse Owens (like Jesse Owens, Robinson was an African-American). He was the older brother of Baseball Hall of Fame member Jackie Robinson.
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Matthew MacKenzie Robinson 18 July 1914 Cairo, Georgia
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12 March 2000 (aged 85) Pasadena, California, U.S.
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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