May 5 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 5, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 5

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
JAM
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLD2World Championships1 silver2 bronze
GER
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
BDI
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
CUB
Mabel GayAGE 43
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
URS
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 silver
ESP
Jorge Llopart1952 – 2020
OGOlympic Games1 silver