June 6 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On June 6, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · JUNE 6

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
POL
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 bronze
ROU
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
URS
Andrey Prokofyev1959 – 1989
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 gold
URS
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 gold
BAR
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold
FRA
OGOlympic Games1 silver