April 21 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 21, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 21

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
RUS
WORLD232World Championships2 gold3 silver2 bronze
RUS
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLD2World Championships2 gold1 bronze
KEN
Richard Chelimo1972 – 2001
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
FIN
Eero Lehtonen1898 – 1959
OG2Olympic Games2 gold
USA
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
GER
OGOlympic Games1 silver
USA
Marc Wright1890 – 1975
OGOlympic Games1 silver
KEN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze