May 6 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 6, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 6

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
EST
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronzeWORLD22World Championships1 gold2 silver2 bronze
TJK
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
KEN
WORLD2World Championships2 bronze
JAM
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
GDR
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
GDR
OGOlympic Games1 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
BAH
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze