December 12 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

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

ON THIS DAY · DECEMBER 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
Bernard LagatAGE 52
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronzeWORLD23World Championships2 gold3 silver1 bronze
ITA
Fiona MayAGE 57
OG2Olympic Games2 silverWORLD2World Championships2 gold1 silver1 bronze
DEN
Wilson KipketerAGE 54
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronzeWORLD3World Championships3 gold
GER
Martina HELLMANNAGE 66
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLD2World Championships2 gold
URS
Andrey PerlovAGE 65
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 silver
GER
Michael Möllenbeck1969 – 2022
WORLD2World Championships2 bronze
GBR
Dean MaceyAGE 49
WORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
GDR
Christa STUBNICK1933 – 2021
OG2Olympic Games2 silver