SMU Legend Kevin Robinzine Joins SWC Hall

Kevin Robinzine is headed into another hall of fame, and this one hits deep in Southwest Conference history.

The former SMU track star and Olympic gold medalist has been named to the 2026 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame class, giving the Mustangs another major connection to one of college sports’ most iconic old-school leagues.

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The Texas Sports Hall of Fame announced the class, with the induction ceremony set for Aug. 4, 2026, in Waco, Texas.

Robinzine’s body of work still jumps off the page.

Competing for SMU from 1984-87, Robinzine became a three-time NCAA champion and nine-time All-American. He helped power the Mustangs to the 1986 NCAA Outdoor Championship, one of the biggest moments in SMU track and field history.

His dominance came largely in the 1600-meter relay, where SMU turned into a national force. Robinzine was part of relay teams that captured NCAA titles at the 1985 indoor championships, 1986 indoor championships and 1986 outdoor championships.

His championship teammates included Tommy Lovelace, Sven Nylander, Roy Martin, Harold Spells and Rod Jones, who later entered the SMU Athletics Hall of Fame.

Then came the global stage.

Robinzine represented the United States at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul and won gold in the 1600-meter relay.

The American team clocked 2:56.16, matching the previous world record and locking Robinzine into Olympic history.

SMU already honored him with induction into its Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 10, 2025.

Now, the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame adds another layer to his legacy.

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Robinzine joins a loaded 2026 class featuring Barry Foster of Arkansas, Dennis Gentry of Baylor, Lilly Denoon of Houston, Candace Lessmeister-Fredericks of Rice, Corby Robertson of Texas, Edd Hargett of Texas A&M, Raymond Stewart of TCU and Robert Hall of Texas Tech.

For SMU, this isn’t just a track honor. It’s a reminder that Robinzine was built for the biggest races, from NCAA championships to Olympic gold.

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