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Since retiring from competition, Lay devoted his energy to not only his professional career but also to the local community. This career spanned 50 years, working as an executive in both sporting and business organisations. He also simultaneously commenced an ongoing and outstanding contribution to
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In 1969, Lay and his new family moved to Darwin, where he co-founded Little
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Athletics International and in 1996 became President at the request of John Landy. He was an active member of the Victorian Olympian’s Club and the Executive director of the Victorian Olympic Committee (VOC) where he was awarded life membership.
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Lay retired at the end of 1968, and left an incredible career behind. He was
Australian champion over 100 yards in 1963, 1964 and 1965. In addition, he was NSW 100 yards champion 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967 and 1968 and NSW 200 yards champion in 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967 and 1968.
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During this time in
Melbourne, his three boys became more interested in sport themselves and Lay volunteered his time working as President for Lyndale little athletics club, Dandenong Athletics Club, Springvale Athletics Club and North Dandenong Junior Football Club.
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Australia Hall of Fame, Lay continued to work for Athletics International focusing on support for junior and emerging athletes. This was done through monetary grants and organising support through pathways and strong mentoring programs.
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He was also a member of the 4 X 100-yard relay team that broke the world record in 1964. A plaque acknowledging this achievement is in the pavement surrounding the warmup track at the
Homebush stadium where the Sydney 2000 Olympics were held.
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In 1975, they moved to
Melbourne, where Lay began working for Adidas as an executive, becoming National Promotions Manager, handling athlete sponsorship, promoting not only the brand but a variety of sports and individual athletes.
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Officer on 5 August 2022, after his long battle with pulmonary fibrosis, yet his sporting legacy and community spirit will forever live on in the thousands of hearts he touched.
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Volunteering as a firefighter for the Glenbrook/Lapstone fire brigade in the Blue Mountains is a brilliant example of this, where he fought the 1968 fires that devastated parts of the Mountains.
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In December 1968, Lay also became a first-time father to his son Graeme, with wife Helen. Both Helen and Graeme are as involved in sport and their respective communities as Robert was.
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Lay held numerous records and titles over his athletic career including the national record for the 100 yards at 9.2 seconds. It remains to this day, a handheld record.
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Lay was also elected to the Board of Athletics Victoria where he served a total of 9 years including 6 as Vice President.
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In 1973, the family moved to Warrnambool, where Lay resurrected the Warrnambool Athletic Club as President and coach.
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In 1964, he represented Australia in the 100m’s at the Tokyo Olympics making the semi-final.
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235:before retiring in December 2016.
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1153:Olympic athletes for Australia
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587:Note: 100 yards until 1966
251:2015 Australia Day Honours
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