May 29 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 29, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 29

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
USA
Ralph Metcalfe1910 – 1978
OG2Olympic Games1 gold2 silver1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
CUB
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
CHN
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GBR
Wilfred Nichol1901 – 1955
OGOlympic Games1 silver
UKR
OGOlympic Games1 gold
GDR
OGOlympic Games1 silver
TUR
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold