April 1 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 1, Elite Trackr lists 7 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 1

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
NOR
OG2Olympic Games2 goldWORLD3World Championships1 gold3 silver
ESP
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
USA
Bob Van Osdel1910 – 1987
OGOlympic Games1 silver
GBR
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
URS
Robert SHAVLAQADZE1933 – 2020
OGOlympic Games1 gold
CUB
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 gold