Bob Lay

Bob Lay
AM
Lay in 1964
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
BornRobert William Lay
(1944-03-20)20 March 1944
Died5 August 2022(2022-08-05) (aged 78)
Sport
SportSprinting
Event(s)
100 metres, 100 yards, 200 yards, 4 x 110 yards and 4 X 100 metres

Robert William Lay AM (20 March 1944 – 5 August 2022) was an Australian sprinter. He was the three time Australian 100 yards champion. Lay was regarded as the fastest man in Australia for multiple years. He is known for competing in the men's 100 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics and his community work.