May 1 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 1, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 1

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 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
USA
OG2Olympic Games2 bronze
USA
WORLD2World Championships2 gold
USA
Ollie Matson1930 – 2011
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronze
RUS
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GBR
Donna Hartley1955 – 2013
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
RUS
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
JPN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze