Background
He was born in Nassau, New Providence.
He was born in Nassau, New Providence.
University of Michigan.
Thomas Robinson Stadium (15,000 seats) in the Bahamian capital Nassau is named for him since its construction in 1981. Robinson represented his native country in four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1956. He claimed a gold medal at the 1962 Central American and Caribbean Games.
Robinson was a contributor on the University of Michigan track team from 1958 to 1961, winning multiple team and individual Big 10 championships during his tenure.
He was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1985. He was a finalist in the 100 meters at the 1964 Summer Olympic Games but finished 8th due to injuries.
Robinson died on November 25, 2012.