Robert Addison "Bobby" Poynter (born December 5, 1937) is an American retired sprinter. He ran collegiately for San Jose State College, where he was coached by Bud Winter. He was the runner up at the 1959 NCAA Championships in the 100 yard dash and 220 yard dash. In the 220, he lost to San Jose State teammate Ray Norton. That same year he won a gold medal at the Pan American Games as a member of the American 4x100 meters relay. During that 1959 season he was ranked #3 in the world in both the 100 meters and the 200 meters.