Robert Daly (sprinter)

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Robert Daly (born 26 January 1978) is an Irish sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres.

Daly won the bronze medal in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2004 World Indoor Championships, together with teammates Gary Ryan, David Gillick and David McCarthy.

His personal best time is 45.98 seconds, was achieved in July 2004 in Dublin.


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