Mark Robinson (martial artist)

Mark Robinson
Born (1963-03-18) 18 March 1963 (age 61)[1]
NicknameWhite Rhino
ResidenceJohannesburg
NationalitySouth African
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight300 lb (136 kg; 21 st 6 lb)
DivisionSuper heavyweight
StyleWrestling
TeamMark Robinson MMA
Mixed martial arts record
Total2
Wins1
By submission1
Losses0
No contests1
Other information
Notable relativesNorman Robinson (father)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  South Africa
Submission wrestling
ADCC World Championships[2]
Gold medal – first place 2001 Abu Dhabi +99 kg
Sumo
World Championships[2][3][4]
Silver medal – second place 1998 Tokyo Open
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Tokyo Open
Gold medal – first place 1996 Tokyo Open
Freestyle wrestling
African Wrestling Championships[5][6]
Bronze medal – third place 1994 Cairo +100 kg
Greco-Roman wrestling
African Games[5][6]
Silver medal – second place 1995 Harare 130 kg
African Wrestling Championships[5][6]
Bronze medal – third place 1996 El Menzah +100 kg
Silver medal – second place 1994 Cairo +100 kg
Powerlifting
WPC World Championships[1]
Gold medal – first place 1990 Pescara +140 kg
Silver medal – second place 1989 Stone +125 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Johannesburg +125 kg

Mark Robinson (born 18 March 1963) is a South African martial artist and powerlifter. He is considered to be one of South Africa's most accomplished athletes due to his accomplishments in several wrestling styles (freestyle, Greco-Roman, sumo) and powerlifting.[2][3]

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  3. ^ a b Calitz, Wilna (28 December 2015). "South African Sports stars – the guys and gals in green and gold". FinGlobal. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
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