May 14 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 14, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 14

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 silverWORLD3World Championships1 gold3 silver
USA
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLD2World Championships2 gold
SWE
OG2Olympic Games2 bronze
GBR
Godfrey Rampling1909 – 2009
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silver
BLR
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
URS
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
USA
Fred Engelhardt1879 – 1942
OGOlympic Games1 silver
TTO
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze