May 15 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 15, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 15

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
OG332Olympic Games3 gold3 silver2 bronzeWORLD37World Championships3 gold7 silver1 bronze
ETH
Miruts Yifter1944 – 2016
OG2Olympic Games2 gold1 bronze
CHN
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
GBR
Amy HuntAGE 24
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
URS
OGOlympic Games1 gold
GBR
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
GBR
OGOlympic Games1 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold