March 22 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On March 22, Elite Trackr lists 3 world or area records and 7 medallists born that day. Devynne Charlton set 7.65 in the 60 m hurdles in 2026.

ON THIS DAY · MARCH 22

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.

BAH
Devynne Charlton60 m hurdles · 7.65 · 2026
WR
AUS
Peter Bol800 Metres Short Track · 1:45.14 · 2026
AR
AUS
Jessica Hull1500 Metres Short Track · 3:59.45 · 2026
AR
BIRTHDAYS
CHN
OG2Olympic Games2 silver1 bronzeWORLD22World Championships2 silver2 bronze
FRG
OG2Olympic Games2 gold
POL
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
FRA
Michel Théato1878 – 1923
OGOlympic Games1 gold
KOR
OGOlympic Games1 gold
BRA
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 gold