Alex M. Rivera Athletics Hall of Fame
Trinidadian Edwin Roberts, a bronze medalist in the 1964 Olympics (200 meters), was a star of North Carolina College's track program during his years at NCCU. In 1966, he won the Quantico Relays for the second straight time in the 100-yard dash, with a meet record time of 9.3 seconds and joined three other NCCU runners for a meet record (41.1) victory in the 440 relay. He won the 1965 NCAA College Division title in the 100 yards and the 220, and won the 200 yard in the NAIA championships in 1966. In 1970, Roberts ranked fifth in the world in the 200 meters, with a best time of 20.5 seconds, and had the eighth best time in the 400 meters (45.7 seconds).
