May 18 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 18, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 18

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
JPN
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
DEN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
BOT
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold
URS
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold
KEN
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold
GBR
Denis Horgan1871 – 1922
OGOlympic Games1 silver
GDR
Angela Voigt1951 – 2013
OGOlympic Games1 gold
SWE
Eric Backman1896 – 1965
OGOlympic Games1 bronze