April 23 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 23, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 23

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
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLD2World Championships2 bronze
ETH
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
KOR
WORLD2World Championships2 silver
NGR
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold
SWE
Folke Jansson1897 – 1965
OGOlympic Games1 silver
GBR
OGOlympic Games1 gold
CAN
Greg JoyAGE 70
OGOlympic Games1 silver