May 22 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 22, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 22

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
AUS
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
MAR
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLD2World Championships2 gold
FRG
Kurt BENDLIN1943 – 2024
OG2Olympic Games2 bronze
NGR
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronze
NAM
OGOlympic Games1 silver
FRG
OGOlympic Games1 silver
POL
Wiesław MANIAK1938 – 1982
OGOlympic Games1 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver