May 24 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 24, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 24

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
POL
Irena Szewińska1946 – 2018
OG322Olympic Games3 gold2 silver2 bronze
AUS
OG3Olympic Games3 silver
JPN
Chuhei Nanbu1904 – 1997
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronze
GBR
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
URS
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GBR
Audrey BROWN1913 – 2005
OGOlympic Games1 silver
FRA
Maryvonne DUPUREUR1937 – 2008
OGOlympic Games1 silver
HUN
Lázár LOVÁSZ1942 – 2023
OGOlympic Games1 bronze