April 8 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 8, Elite Trackr lists 6 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 8

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
FRA
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver1 bronze
RUS
OG2Olympic Games2 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
ETH
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
URS
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
GER
Jochen Büchner1905 – 1978
OGOlympic Games1 bronze