June 12 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On June 12, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · JUNE 12

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
OG3Olympic Games3 gold1 silver1 bronzeWORLD34World Championships3 gold4 silver1 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLD22World Championships2 gold2 silver
USA
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLD2World Championships1 gold2 silver
ETH
Mamo Wolde1932 – 2002
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silver1 bronze
ETH
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
USA
Ray Barbuti1905 – 1988
OG2Olympic Games2 gold
ETH
WORLD2World Championships2 bronze
USA
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronze