May 31 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On May 31, Elite Trackr lists 1 world or area records and 8 medallists born that day. Martha Araujo set 6475 in the Heptathlon Short Track in 2025.

ON THIS DAY · MAY 31

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.

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Martha AraujoHeptathlon Short Track · 6475 · 2025
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BIRTHDAYS
USA
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronzeWORLD3World Championships3 gold
JPN
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
URS
Anatoliy Bondarchuk1940 – 2025
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronze
FRG
OGOlympic Games1 silver
FIN
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
JPN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
GBR
Lance Royle1898 – 1978
OGOlympic Games1 silver
KOR
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze