May 26 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 26, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 26

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
RUS
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
USA
OG2Olympic Games2 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
AUS
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
URS
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silver
FIN
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
FRG
Herbert SCHADE1922 – 1994
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
GBR
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
KEN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze