October 6 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

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

ON THIS DAY · OCTOBER 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
NZL
Valerie AdamsAGE 42
OG2Olympic Games2 gold1 silver1 bronzeWORLD4World Championships4 gold1 silver
JAM
Michael FraterAGE 44
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLD2World Championships2 gold1 silver
RSA
Sunette ViljoenAGE 43
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
GBR
Adam GemiliAGE 33
WORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver1 bronze
RSA
Bevil Rudd1895 – 1948
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 silver1 bronze
KEN
Wilson Boit KipketerAGE 53
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver
SWE
William Petersson1895 – 1965
OGOlympic Games1 gold1 bronze
GER
Katrin Dörre-HeinigAGE 65
OGOlympic Games1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze