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Robert Taylor

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Robert Taylor

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Birth dateSep 14, 1948
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Robert Taylor is a United States sprinter, born on September 14, 1948. He competes primarily in the 100m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.0h in the 100m and 38.19 in the 4x100m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
100 m
10.0h
#894 all-time
1976 season best
10.41
Jun 12, 1976 · Westwood, CA (USA)
1976 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Age
77 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 100 m 10.0h (#894 all-time), 1976 season best 10.41 (Jun 12, 1976, Westwood, CA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 77 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.0HT
#894 all-time
38.19
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
100m
10.41+1.4Jun 12, 1976
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1973
100m
10.3h-May 23, 1973
↓
Caserta (ITA)
1972
100m
9.9h+3.8Jun 30, 1972
↓
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972
4x100m
38.19-Sep 10, 1972-Olympiastadion, München (GER)

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.41+1.4Jun 12Westwood, CA
100m
10.49+1.8Jun 11Westwood, CA

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.3HT-May 23Caserta

1972

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
38.19-Sep 10The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
4x100m
38.54-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
4x100m
38.96-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
100m
10.30+0.2Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
100m
10.24-0.3Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
100m
10.32-0.3Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
100m
10.16+0.0Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
100m
10.1HT-Aug 2Oslo
100m
10.0HT+0.9Jul 1Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
100m
9.9HT+3.8Jun 30Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR

Honours

🥈

The XX Olympic Games

100 Metres

1972
🥇

The XX Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Robert Taylor's 100 m personal best?

Robert Taylor's 100 m personal best is 10.0h, set on Jul 1, 1972, #894 on the all-time list.

Which events does Robert Taylor compete in?

Robert Taylor competes in the 100 m.

How did Robert Taylor perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 10.41, set on Jun 12, 1976 in Westwood, CA (USA).

How many medals has Robert Taylor won?

Robert Taylor has won 2 Olympic Games medals.