May 11 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 11, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 11

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
GDR
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silverWORLD2World Championships1 gold1 silver2 bronze
CZE
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLD3World Championships3 gold
ETH
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
GBR
Willie Applegarth1890 – 1958
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronze
NOR
Helge Løvland1890 – 1984
OGOlympic Games1 gold
FRA
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold
JPN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
NED
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze