May 28 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 28, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 28

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 bronzeWORLD2World Championships1 gold2 silver
BRA
OG2Olympic Games2 bronze
USA
Jim Thorpe1887 – 1953
OG2Olympic Games2 gold
BRA
João do Pulo1954 – 1999
OG2Olympic Games2 bronze
PUR
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GBR
Charles Gmelin1872 – 1950
OGOlympic Games1 bronze