December 17 in Athletics History: Records & Birthdays

On December 17, Elite Trackr lists 8 medallists born that day.

ON THIS DAY · DECEMBER 17

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
CUB
Iván PedrosoAGE 54
OGOlympic Games1 goldWORLD4World Championships4 gold
RUS
Galina MalchuginaAGE 64
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 gold1 silver1 bronze
URS
Tatyana KazankinaAGE 75
OG3Olympic Games3 goldWORLDWorld Championships1 bronze
KEN
David RudishaAGE 38
OG2Olympic Games2 goldWORLD2World Championships2 gold
GBR
Imani LansiquotAGE 29
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronzeWORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
GRE
Konstantinos GatsioudisAGE 53
WORLD2World Championships1 silver2 bronze
SRI
Susanthika JayasingheAGE 51
OGOlympic Games1 silverWORLDWorld Championships1 silver1 bronze
JPN
Yuko ARIMORIAGE 60
OGOlympic Games1 silver1 bronze