May 8 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

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

ON THIS DAY · MAY 8

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 bronzeWORLD4World Championships4 gold1 bronze
USA
Paul Drayton1939 – 2010
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silver
USA
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronze
USA
WORLD2World Championships2 gold
USA
WORLD2World Championships2 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold
CUB
OGOlympic Games1 bronze