July 1 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On July 1, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · JULY 1

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
Carl LewisAGE 65
OG9Olympic Games9 gold1 silverWORLD8World Championships8 gold1 silver1 bronze
ECU
Jefferson PérezAGE 52
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silverWORLD3World Championships3 gold1 silver
GER
Steffi NeriusAGE 54
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLD3World Championships1 gold3 bronze
POL
Szymon ZiółkowskiAGE 50
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLD2World Championships1 gold2 silver
USA
Elija GodwinAGE 27
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 bronze
RUS
Tatyana TomashovaAGE 51
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLD2World Championships2 gold
USA
Glenn Hardin1910 – 1975
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silver
JPN
Yoshimi OzakiAGE 45
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver