April 27 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 27, Elite Trackr lists 7 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 27

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
FIN
OG2Olympic Games1 silver2 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
URS
Nina PONOMARYOVA1929 – 2016
OG2Olympic Games2 gold1 bronze
JAM
OGOlympic Games1 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GBR
Con Leahy1876 – 1921
OGOlympic Games1 silver
GER
Luz LONG1913 – 1943
OGOlympic Games1 silver
USA
Ron Morris1935 – 2024
OGOlympic Games1 silver