A thrower on the track and field team at San Jacinto High School, Robles' throwing coach, Rich McClure, taught Robles to use Olympic lifts in her strength and conditioning program.  Robles began competing in local meets in 2004 and fell in love with the sport. A silver medalist at the 2008 Junior Worlds, Robles placed 11th at her first Senior Worlds in 2009 and is one of the top U.S. hopefuls on the international stage.