May 7 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 7, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 7

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 silver1 bronzeWORLD3World Championships3 gold1 silver1 bronze
JAM
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver1 bronze
CHN
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLD2World Championships2 gold1 silver
CAN
Jimmy Ball1903 – 1988
OG2Olympic Games1 silver2 bronze
AUS
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 silver
KEN
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
GER
OGOlympic Games1 bronze