April 11 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 11, Elite Trackr lists 1 world or area records and 8 medallists born that day. Kathryn Mitchell set 68.92 in the Javelin Throw in 2018.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 11

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.

AUS
Kathryn MitchellJavelin Throw · 68.92 · 2018
AR
BIRTHDAYS
POL
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
KEN
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLD2World Championships2 silver
URS
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronze
GBR
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
HUN
Gyula Kellner1871 – 1940
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
CHN
Zelin CaiAGE 35
OGOlympic Games1 silver
URS
Yuriy LITUYEV1925 – 2000
OGOlympic Games1 silver
POL
Władysław Komar1940 – 1998
OGOlympic Games1 gold