March 11 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On March 11, Elite Trackr lists 2 world or area records and 6 medallists born that day. Julien Alfred set 6.94 in the 60 m in 2023.

ON THIS DAY · MARCH 11

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.

LCA
Julien Alfred60 m · 6.94 · 2023
AR
AUS
Melinda Gainsford200 Metres Short Track · 22.64 · 1995
AR
BIRTHDAYS
FIN
Matti SIPPALA1908 – 1997
OG2Olympic Games2 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GBR
David JONES1940 – 2023
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
GDR
OGOlympic Games1 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
ZIM
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze