April 24 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 24, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 24

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
WORLD2World Championships1 gold2 silver
USA
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
USA
OGOlympic Games1 gold
UKR
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold
URS
Vladimir Kiselyov1957 – 2021
OGOlympic Games1 gold
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
CAN
Con Walsh1885 – 1961
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
SWE
Gustaf Wejnarth1902 – 1990
OGOlympic Games1 silver