May 10 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 10, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 10

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
Merlene OtteyAGE 66
OG36Olympic Games3 silver6 bronzeWORLD347World Championships3 gold4 silver7 bronze
GBR
Jonathan EdwardsAGE 60
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silverWORLD22World Championships2 gold1 silver2 bronze
SRB
Ivana ŠpanovićAGE 36
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLD2World Championships1 gold2 bronze
JAM
Merlene Ottey-PageAGE 66
OG4Olympic Games4 bronze
URS
Tamara Press1937 – 2021
OG3Olympic Games3 gold1 silver
TTO
Emmanuel CallenderAGE 42
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
JAM
Shashalee ForbesAGE 30
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
RUS
Tatyana ShikolenkoAGE 58
WORLD2World Championships2 silver