Rob Mullett

Rob Mullett (born 31 July 1987) is a British steeplechase runner. He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 3000 metres steeplechase event[3], but failed to reach the final.[1]

Rob Mullett
Mullett at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Born (1987-07-31) 31 July 1987
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)5000 m, steeplechase
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)3000 mS – 8:22.42 (2016)
5000 m – 14:25.90 (2016)[2]

Mullett grew up in Sussex and competed for Lewes Athletics club. He completed his undergraduate studies at St Mary's University, Twickenham and after graduating from there, earned a scholarship at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he earned a Master's in Education, Teaching and Leadership. At Butler, Mullett became the first sub-four-minute miler in school history and holds the school record in the mile.[4]

Mullett now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where he trains with Atlanta Track Club Elite[4] and competes in road races for prize money.

References

  1. Rob Mullett. rio2016.com
  2. Rob Mullett. IAAF
  3. Rob Mullett. Atlanta Track Club
  4. Rob Mullett. mizunousa.com
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