Clint David Robinson, OAM,[1] born 27 July 1972, is an Australian sprint kayaker and surf lifesaver.

After the race, Robinson reportedly experienced dehydration, delaying his doping analysis urine sample provision for several hours.

[citation needed] Robinson received an OAM for his national championship record as a surf lifesaver (30 gold medals).

[6] He was a promising young rugby league footballer, but his sporting ambition was set from age 12, while watching the 1984 Los Angeles Games when he declared his intention to win an Olympic gold medal.

[7] He competed in the Uncle Toby's Super Series (Professional Iron Man circuit) from 1989 to 1995, focusing on the board and ski legs.