May 17 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 17, Elite Trackr lists 1 world or area records and 8 medallists born that day. Joselyn Daniely Brea set 14:36.59 in the 5000 m in 2024.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 17

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.

VEN
Joselyn Daniely Brea5000 m · 14:36.59 · 2024
AR
BIRTHDAYS
GBR
OG2Olympic Games1 gold1 silver2 bronzeWORLD25World Championships2 gold1 silver5 bronze
URS
Yelena GORCHAKOVA1933 – 2002
OG4Olympic Games4 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 bronze
FRA
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
ESP
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GER
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
KEN
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold
KEN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze