May 2 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 2, Elite Trackr lists 1 world or area records and 8 medallists born that day. Masai Russell set 12.17 in the 100 m hurdles in 2025.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 2

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.

USA
Masai Russell100 m hurdles · 12.17 · 2025
AR
BIRTHDAYS
SWE
WORLD3World Championships1 silver3 bronze
JAM
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
TCH
WORLD2World Championships2 silver
CHN
Wang YanAGE 55
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
GER
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
NGR
OGOlympic Games1 silver
NGR
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
FRA
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze