March 16 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On March 16, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MARCH 16

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
JPN
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 bronze
BRA
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
JAM
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 bronze
USA
Jim Lightbody1882 – 1953
OG2Olympic Games2 gold
RSA
Reggie Walker1889 – 1951
OGOlympic Games1 gold
ITA
Emilio Lunghi1887 – 1925
OGOlympic Games1 silver
KEN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GBR
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver