June 9 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On June 9, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · JUNE 9

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
CAN
Bobby Kerr1882 – 1963
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronze
FRA
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
BOT
OGOlympic Games1 silver
URS
Faina Melnik1945 – 2016
OGOlympic Games1 gold
USA
Lewis Sheldon1874 – 1960
OGOlympic Games1 bronze
GRE
OGOlympic Games1 silver
HUN
WORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
USA
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold