Robert Taylor (sprinter, born 1948)
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Not to be confused with Robert Taylor (sprinter born 1953).
Robert Taylor (September 14, 1948 – November 13, 2007) was an American sprinter. He became Olympic champion in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1972 Olympics and placed second in the 100 m final. He is the father of former NFL player Bobby Taylor.
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![]() Taylor (left) at the 1972 Olympics | |||||||||||||||
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Born | September 14, 1948 Tyler, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
Died | November 13, 2007 (aged 59) Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||||||||||||||
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Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||
Event | Sprint | ||||||||||||||
Club | TSU Tigers, Houston | ||||||||||||||
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Personal best(s) | 100 yd – 9.2 (1969) 100 m – 10.16 (1972) 220 yd – 20.8 (1970)[1] | ||||||||||||||
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