"I don't like speed for speed's sake. I like to be fast because the best athletes have a desire to be the best and do whatever it takes within the rules to win."

Bob Hayes (1942 - 2002)
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About Bob Hayes

Bob Hayes was an American sprinter and American football wide receiver. He is the only athlete to win an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring. Hayes earned his title as the "World's Fastest Human" by winning the 100 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics in record time. As a professional football player, he played for the Dallas Cowboys and was known for his exceptional speed, revolutionizing the wide receiver position.

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