Curtis Robb (born 7 June 1972) is a former

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middle distance runner, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for

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, in

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and 1996.

Running career

Robb first began running with Liverpool Harriers & AC, a racing team based in Liverpool, at the age of 12. From the age of 17, he was coached by Ernie Gallagher, a former miler who had raced Roger Bannister in the 1950s. Robb made his Olympic debut in the men's 800 meters at the 1992 Summer Olympics, where he finished sixth overall. At the

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, Robb raced in the men's 800 metres, where he was involved in a controversy in his semi-final after cutting in front of Johnny Gray, with Gray losing his step. In the men's 800 at the 1996 Summer Olympics, Robb made it to the semifinal round, but did not make it to the final round. After his racing career, Robb became a surgeon. In this role he operated on the glutes of GB international orienteer Charlie Adams.

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GB Olympic Committee
{{DEFAULTSORT:Robb, Curtis 1972 births Living people British male middle-distance runners Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Great Britain Universiade medalists in athletics (track and field) People educated at Liverpool College Athletes from Liverpool FISU World University Games silver medalists for Great Britain Medalists at the 1991 Summer Universiade English male middle-distance runners