April 16 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 16, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 16

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
OG2Olympic Games2 silver1 bronzeWORLD33World Championships3 gold3 silver
USA
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silverWORLD22World Championships2 gold2 silver
NED
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
RUS
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
USA
John Norton1893 – 1979
OGOlympic Games1 silver
TCH
Jiří SKOBLA1930 – 1978
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
NED
OGOlympic Games1 silver
USA
Gordon Dunn1912 – 1964
OGOlympic Games1 silver