April 12 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 12, Elite Trackr lists 1 world or area records and 8 medallists born that day. Gout Gout set 19.67 in the 200 m in 2026.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 12

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
Gout Gout200 m · 19.67 · 2026
AR
BIRTHDAYS
RUS
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLD22World Championships2 silver2 bronze
ITA
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
RUS
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
BUL
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 bronze
AUS
John Landy1930 – 2022
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
FRA
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
RUS
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
KEN
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold