April 2 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 2, Elite Trackr lists 1 world or area records and 8 medallists born that day. Camryn Rogers set 81.13 in the Hammer Throw in 2026.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 2

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.

CAN
Camryn RogersHammer Throw · 81.13 · 2026
AR
BIRTHDAYS
GBR
OG2Olympic Games1 gold2 silverWORLD2World Championships1 gold1 silver2 bronze
GBR
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver1 bronze
TTO
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
ITA
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
FRA
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
URS
Vera Popkova1943 – 2011
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
ARG
Delfo Cabrera1919 – 1981
OGOlympic Games1 gold
RSA
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze