May 21 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 21, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 21

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
URS
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silverWORLD2World Championships2 gold
BLR
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silver
POL
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
NED
Tinus Osendarp1916 – 2002
OG2Olympic Games2 bronze
MEX
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
SLO
OGOlympic Games1 silver
USA
Carl Johnson1898 – 1932
OGOlympic Games1 silver
AUS
Graham Gipson1932 – 2023
OGOlympic Games1 silver