May 16 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 16, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 16

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
OG3Olympic Games3 gold1 silver
URS
Boris Tokarev1927 – 2002
OG2Olympic Games2 silver
BEL
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
URS
OG2Olympic Games2 silver
URS
OGOlympic Games1 silver
UKR
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
IRL
Bob Tisdall1907 – 2004
OGOlympic Games1 gold
FRA
OGOlympic Games1 bronze