March 17 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On March 17, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MARCH 17

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
JAM
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronzeWORLD3World Championships3 silver
USA
Ralph Rose1884 – 1913
OG22Olympic Games2 gold2 silver1 bronze
JAM
WORLD2World Championships2 bronze
GBR
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronze
ETH
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
USA
Frank Castleman1877 – 1946
OGOlympic Games1 silver
AUS
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
FRG
OGOlympic Games1 silver