Artefacts

Tokyo 1964, equipment worn by Robert HAYES (USA), 100m and 4x100m. Olympic champion.

Physical description

Uniform composed of a sleeveless shirt with a bib number, a short and a pair of shoes, with a training suit.

Created

Created: Adidas sport GmbH

Used

Used: Robert HAYES (20.12.1942)

Materials

textile, leather, plastic

Colors

red, beige, blue, white

Dimension

101 x 47 cm

Literature

LITSKY, Frank. "Bob Hayes, Stellar Sprinter and Receiver, Is Dead at 59 ". In: The New York Times, 20 September 2002,

Type of item

-> Sport equipment

Reference number

202147

Ensemble

Keywords

Olympic champion Tokyo 1964, Olympic Games United States of America Male Athletics/4x100m relay[M]olympic record

Notes

Sports equipment belonging to Robert “Bob” HAYES (USA), 100m and 4 x 100m relay Olympic champion, Tokyo 1964 In 1964, during the semi-final, Bob HAYES became the first athlete to run the 100m in less than 10 seconds.