January 9 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On January 9, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · JANUARY 9

Today in
track history.

Every day has its legends. The records that fell, the athletes who were born, the performances that rewrote what's possible.

BIRTHDAYS
GBR
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLD2World Championships2 gold1 bronze
CHN
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
JAM
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLD2World Championships2 silver
MEX
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
BIH
Amel TukaAGE 35
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
ESP
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
NGR
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
USA
Charles Bacon1885 – 1968
OGOlympic Games1 gold