May 27 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 27, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 27

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
CAN
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silver1 bronzeWORLD2World Championships1 gold1 silver2 bronze
GBR
Don Finlay1909 – 1970
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronze
BRA
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 gold
ALG
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
FRA
Jacques LUNIS1923 – 2008
OGOlympic Games1 silver
FRG
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
CAN
Shawnacy Barber1994 – 2024
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold