Bob Day (2002) - Hall of Fame

Bob Day

Induction:
2002

Day was a four-year track letterman (1963-64-65-66) and is considered one of UCLA’s best and most versatile distance runners. At the time of his graduation, Day held UCLA records in the 1500 meters (3:42.1), one-mile (3:56.4), two-mile (8:33.0) and 5000 meters (13:44.2). His mile mark, set as a sophomore, was a national record and still remains a UCLA record. He also set the national record in the two-mile that season. Day won the 1965 Pac-8 and NCAA mile championship, and in 1966, he was the leader on Coach Jim Bush’s first NCAA championship team, although he had to sit out the meet because of a heel injury. In addition to his track and field success, Day was considered the top cross-country runner in the nation his junior and senior years. In 1968, Day went on to win the U.S. National Track and Field Championships in the 5,000 meters and earned a spot on the U.S. team in the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games.