May 12 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 12, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 12

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
CHN
Hong LiuAGE 39
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silver1 bronzeWORLD4World Championships4 gold1 silver
GDR
OG32Olympic Games3 gold2 silver1 bronze
JAM
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
AUS
OGOlympic Games1 silver
GBR
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
ITA
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
POL
OGOlympic Games1 gold
KEN
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver