April 29 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On April 29, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · APRIL 29

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
ESP
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silverWORLD4World Championships4 gold
ALG
OG2Olympic Games1 gold2 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
URS
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
NED
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
USA
Jim RyunAGE 79
OGOlympic Games1 silver
HUN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
JAM
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GBR
Dorothy Manley1927 – 2021
OGOlympic Games1 silver