June 2 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On June 2, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · JUNE 2

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
URS
Vladimir Golubnichy1936 – 2021
OG2Olympic Games2 gold1 silver1 bronze
URS
OG2Olympic Games2 gold1 silver1 bronze
JPN
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
BAH
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
AUS
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
USA
Cliff Cushman1938 – 1966
OGOlympic Games1 silver
URS
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
CAN
Jane Bell1910 – 1998
OGOlympic Games1 gold