April 17 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 17, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 17

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
USA
Morgan Taylor1903 – 1975
OG2Olympic Games1 gold2 bronze
NED
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
GBR
WORLD2World Championships2 bronze
POL
OGOlympic Games1 silver
ITA
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
POL
OGOlympic Games1 silver
CHN
Li MeisuAGE 67
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
CHN
Meisu LiAGE 67
OGOlympic Games1 bronze