April 7 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 7, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 7

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 goldWORLD2World Championships2 gold
USA
Arnie Robinson1948 – 2020
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronze
GER
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 bronze
GBR
Lloyd Johnson1900 – 1984
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
FRA
Colette Besson1946 – 2005
OGOlympic Games1 gold
USA
Pete Zaremba1908 – 1994
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 bronze