1950
Annegret Richter, West Germany, sprinter. Annegret Richter (née Irrgang) won the gold medal in the women's 100m and the silver medal in the women's 200m at the 1976 (Montreal) Olympic Games.
1955
Detlef Michel, East Germany, javelin thrower. Throwing 89.48m, Michel won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 1983 (Helsinki) World Championships.
1967
Javier Sotomayor, Cuba, high jumper. In 1984 Sotomayor set a world junior record in the men's high jump of 2.43; by 1988 he had also claimed the men's high jump record by leaping 2.43 meters. However, Cuba boycotted the Olympic Games in both 1984 and 1988, denying Sotomayor the opportunity to compete on an Olympic stage. Fortunately for Sotomayor he was still competing when the Cold War ended, also bringing an end to the golden age of Olympic boycotts. Free to compete, Sotomayor won the gold medal in the high jump at the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games and a silver medal in the event at the 2000 (Sydney) Olympics. Sotomayor also won gold medals in the high jump at the 1993 (Stuttgart) and 1997 (Athens) World Championships and silver medals at the 1991 (Tokyo) and 1995 (Gothenburg) World Championships. During his career he also raised the high jump world record first to 2.44m and then to 2.45m.
1968
Irina Khudoroshkina, Russia, shot putter. Khudoroshkina was the bronze medalist in the women's shot put at the 1996 (Atlanta) Olympic Games. She went on to serve a two-year suspension for doping from 2004 to 2006.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
October 3 Birthdays
1945
Viktor Saneyev, Soviet Union, triple jump. Al Oerter's Olympic longevity in the discus throw is paralleled by that of Viktor Danilovich Saneyev's in the men's triple jump. Saneyev won the men's triple jump at the 1968 (Mexico City) Olympic Games (17.39, a world record), the 1972 (Munich) Olympic Games (17.35m), and the 1976 (Montreal) Olympic Games (17.29m). Ironically, his one silver medal in the event came in his own back yard at the 1980 (Moscow) Olympic Games, where he jumped 17.24m to place behind his countryman, Jaak Uudmäe.
1953
Géjza Valent, Czechoslovakia, discus thrower. Valent won the bronze medal in the men's discus at the 1983 (Helsinki) World Championships with a toss of 66.08m.
1967
Lynda Tolbert, United States, hurdler. Lynda Tolbert-Goode ran 12.67 in the women's 100m hurdles at the 1993 (Stuttgart) World Championships, winning a bronze medal. She also ran the 100m hurdles for the United States team at two Olympic games, 1992 (Barcelona) and 1996 (Atlanta), where she finished fourth and eighth respectively.
1983
Tyler Christopher, Canada, sprinter. Christopher was the bronze medalist in the men's 400m at the 2005 (Helsinki) World Championships, running a Canadian-record time of 44.44. He also competed for Canada at 400m in the 2008 (Beijing) Olympic Games, but failed to advance to the final.
Viktor Saneyev, Soviet Union, triple jump. Al Oerter's Olympic longevity in the discus throw is paralleled by that of Viktor Danilovich Saneyev's in the men's triple jump. Saneyev won the men's triple jump at the 1968 (Mexico City) Olympic Games (17.39, a world record), the 1972 (Munich) Olympic Games (17.35m), and the 1976 (Montreal) Olympic Games (17.29m). Ironically, his one silver medal in the event came in his own back yard at the 1980 (Moscow) Olympic Games, where he jumped 17.24m to place behind his countryman, Jaak Uudmäe.
1953
Géjza Valent, Czechoslovakia, discus thrower. Valent won the bronze medal in the men's discus at the 1983 (Helsinki) World Championships with a toss of 66.08m.
1967
Lynda Tolbert, United States, hurdler. Lynda Tolbert-Goode ran 12.67 in the women's 100m hurdles at the 1993 (Stuttgart) World Championships, winning a bronze medal. She also ran the 100m hurdles for the United States team at two Olympic games, 1992 (Barcelona) and 1996 (Atlanta), where she finished fourth and eighth respectively.
1983
Tyler Christopher, Canada, sprinter. Christopher was the bronze medalist in the men's 400m at the 2005 (Helsinki) World Championships, running a Canadian-record time of 44.44. He also competed for Canada at 400m in the 2008 (Beijing) Olympic Games, but failed to advance to the final.
Friday, October 2, 2009
October 2 Birthdays
1902
Toivo Loukola, Finland, distance runner. In 1928 Toivo Aarne Loukola ran 9:25.2 in the 3,000m steeplechase, which would have been a world record, except world records in the steeple weren't recognized prior to the 1950s. One month later, at the 1928 (Amsterdam) Olympic Games, after finishing seventh in the 10,000m, Loukola won the men's 3,000m steeplechase, defeating the immortal Paavo Nurmi by almost ten seconds. Loukola's time was an unofficial world record 9:21.8. Loukola passed away on 10 January 1984.
1967
Frankie Fredericks, Namibia, sprinter. Fredericks was Namibia's first world champion and first Olympic medalist. He won silver medals in the 100m and the 200m at the Olympic Games in both 1992 (Barcelona) and 1996 (Atlanta). At the World Championships he has won a silver medal in the 200m in 1991 (Tokyo), a gold medal in the 200m in 1993 (Stuttgart), a silver medal in the 200m in 1995 (Gothenburg), and a silver medal in the 200m in 1997 (Athens).
1975
Hrysopiyi Devetzi, Greece, triple jumper. "Pigi" Devetzi won a silver medal at the 2004 (Athens) Olympic Games in the women's triple jump with a mark of 15.25m. In the preliminary rounds she jumped 15.32m, which would have won the event. She also won a bronze medal in the triple jump at the 2007 (Osaka) World Championships and a bronze medal in the same event at the 2008 (Beijing) Olympic Games.
Toivo Loukola, Finland, distance runner. In 1928 Toivo Aarne Loukola ran 9:25.2 in the 3,000m steeplechase, which would have been a world record, except world records in the steeple weren't recognized prior to the 1950s. One month later, at the 1928 (Amsterdam) Olympic Games, after finishing seventh in the 10,000m, Loukola won the men's 3,000m steeplechase, defeating the immortal Paavo Nurmi by almost ten seconds. Loukola's time was an unofficial world record 9:21.8. Loukola passed away on 10 January 1984.
1967
Frankie Fredericks, Namibia, sprinter. Fredericks was Namibia's first world champion and first Olympic medalist. He won silver medals in the 100m and the 200m at the Olympic Games in both 1992 (Barcelona) and 1996 (Atlanta). At the World Championships he has won a silver medal in the 200m in 1991 (Tokyo), a gold medal in the 200m in 1993 (Stuttgart), a silver medal in the 200m in 1995 (Gothenburg), and a silver medal in the 200m in 1997 (Athens).
1975
Hrysopiyi Devetzi, Greece, triple jumper. "Pigi" Devetzi won a silver medal at the 2004 (Athens) Olympic Games in the women's triple jump with a mark of 15.25m. In the preliminary rounds she jumped 15.32m, which would have won the event. She also won a bronze medal in the triple jump at the 2007 (Osaka) World Championships and a bronze medal in the same event at the 2008 (Beijing) Olympic Games.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
September 27 Birthdays
1967
Stephan Timo Freigang, Germany, long-distance runner. Stephan Freigang was the bronze medalist in the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games marathon (2:14:00). Of his 15 career marathons, he won 10, including the 1989 Fukuoka Marathon (2:12:28). His career best was 2:09:45, clocked during his fourth-place finish in the 1990 Berlin Marathon.
Stephan Timo Freigang, Germany, long-distance runner. Stephan Freigang was the bronze medalist in the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games marathon (2:14:00). Of his 15 career marathons, he won 10, including the 1989 Fukuoka Marathon (2:12:28). His career best was 2:09:45, clocked during his fourth-place finish in the 1990 Berlin Marathon.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
September 16 Birthdays
1940
Jutta Heine, Germany, sprinter. Competing for the German Unified Team, six-foot-tall Heine won the silver medal in the women's 200m at the 1960 (Rome) Olympic Games, running 24.4. She also ran the 200m for Germany in the 1964 (Tokyo) Olympic Games, but failed to make the final.
1947
Ilona Gusenbauer, Austria, high jump. In 1971 Ilona Gusenbauer set the world record in the women's high jump, clearing 1.92m. Exactly one year later the record was equaled at the 1972 (Munich) Olympic Games by Ulrike Meyfarth, who won the gold medal. Gusenbauer won the bronze that day, jumping 1.85m.
1950
Raisa Katyukova-Smekhnova, Soviet Union, long-distance runner. Raisa Katyukova-Smekhnova won the bronze medal in the marathon at the 1983 (Helsinki) World Championships, running 2:31:13.
1957
Keith Connor, Great Britain, triple jumper. Connor had already won the triple jump gold medal at the 1978 (Edmonton) Commonwealth Games when he enrolled at the University of Texas at El Paso. In 1980 he competed for Britain at the (Moscow) Olympic Games, placing fourth. After that he transferred to Southern Methodist University, where he won three straight NCAA triple jump titles (1981, 1982, 1983). During his tenure at SMU he also won a second gold medal in the triple jump at the 1982 (Brisbane) Commonwealth Games. He ended his competitive career by winning the bronze medal in the triple jump at the 1984 (Los Angeles) Olympic Games.
1966
Kevin Young, United States, hurdler. Having already represented the United States in the 400m hurdles at the 1986 Goodwill Games, Young won the NCAA title in the 400m hurdles in 1987 and 1988. At the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games he won the gold medal in the 400m hurdles with a world-record time of 46.78. He was also the gold medalist in the 400m hurdles at the 1993 (Stuttgart) World Championships.
1967
Mike Smith, Canada, decathlon. Michael C. Smith was the silver medalist in the decathlon at the 1991 (Tokyo)World Championships. He was also the Commonwealth Games champion in the decathlon in 1990 (Auckland) and 1994 (Victoria) and represented Canada in the event at the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games.
1971
Karsten Kobs, Germany, hammer thrower. Kobs was the gold medalist in the hammer throw at the 1999 (Seville) World Championships, where he threw 80.24m.
1980
Jadel Gregório, Brazil, triple jumper. Jadel Abdul Ghani Gregório was the world leader in the triple jump in 2007, the year that he won the silver medal in the (Osaka) World Championships triple jump. He also represented Brazil in the 2008 (Beijing) Olympic Games, where he placed sixth with a mark of 17.20m.
1984
Maryam Yusuf Jamal, Bahrain, middle-distance runner. Born in Ethiopia, competing for Bahrain, and training in Switzerland, Maryam Yusuf Jamal won the women's 1,500m at the 2007 (Tokyo) and 2009 (Berlin) World Championships.
Jutta Heine, Germany, sprinter. Competing for the German Unified Team, six-foot-tall Heine won the silver medal in the women's 200m at the 1960 (Rome) Olympic Games, running 24.4. She also ran the 200m for Germany in the 1964 (Tokyo) Olympic Games, but failed to make the final.
1947
Ilona Gusenbauer, Austria, high jump. In 1971 Ilona Gusenbauer set the world record in the women's high jump, clearing 1.92m. Exactly one year later the record was equaled at the 1972 (Munich) Olympic Games by Ulrike Meyfarth, who won the gold medal. Gusenbauer won the bronze that day, jumping 1.85m.
1950
Raisa Katyukova-Smekhnova, Soviet Union, long-distance runner. Raisa Katyukova-Smekhnova won the bronze medal in the marathon at the 1983 (Helsinki) World Championships, running 2:31:13.
1957
Keith Connor, Great Britain, triple jumper. Connor had already won the triple jump gold medal at the 1978 (Edmonton) Commonwealth Games when he enrolled at the University of Texas at El Paso. In 1980 he competed for Britain at the (Moscow) Olympic Games, placing fourth. After that he transferred to Southern Methodist University, where he won three straight NCAA triple jump titles (1981, 1982, 1983). During his tenure at SMU he also won a second gold medal in the triple jump at the 1982 (Brisbane) Commonwealth Games. He ended his competitive career by winning the bronze medal in the triple jump at the 1984 (Los Angeles) Olympic Games.
1966
Kevin Young, United States, hurdler. Having already represented the United States in the 400m hurdles at the 1986 Goodwill Games, Young won the NCAA title in the 400m hurdles in 1987 and 1988. At the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games he won the gold medal in the 400m hurdles with a world-record time of 46.78. He was also the gold medalist in the 400m hurdles at the 1993 (Stuttgart) World Championships.
1967
Mike Smith, Canada, decathlon. Michael C. Smith was the silver medalist in the decathlon at the 1991 (Tokyo)World Championships. He was also the Commonwealth Games champion in the decathlon in 1990 (Auckland) and 1994 (Victoria) and represented Canada in the event at the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games.
1971
Karsten Kobs, Germany, hammer thrower. Kobs was the gold medalist in the hammer throw at the 1999 (Seville) World Championships, where he threw 80.24m.
1980
Jadel Gregório, Brazil, triple jumper. Jadel Abdul Ghani Gregório was the world leader in the triple jump in 2007, the year that he won the silver medal in the (Osaka) World Championships triple jump. He also represented Brazil in the 2008 (Beijing) Olympic Games, where he placed sixth with a mark of 17.20m.
1984
Maryam Yusuf Jamal, Bahrain, middle-distance runner. Born in Ethiopia, competing for Bahrain, and training in Switzerland, Maryam Yusuf Jamal won the women's 1,500m at the 2007 (Tokyo) and 2009 (Berlin) World Championships.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
September 13 Birthdays
1966
Azzedine Brahmi, Algeria, middle-distance runner. Azzedine Brahmi specialized in the 3,000m steeplechase, and won the bronze medal in that event at the 1991 (Tokyo) World Championships. He also ran the 3,000m steeplechase for Algeria at the 1988 (Seoul) and 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games, finishing eighth in both outings.
1967
Michael Johnson, United States, sprinter. Michael Duane Johnson remains the only person to ever win both the 200m and the 400m at the Olympic Games, which he did in 1996 (Atlanta). In doing so, he set a world record of 19.32 in the 200m; the record stood for 12 years before being broken by Usain Bolt (who might faint if he attempted to run a whole 400m lap). Johnson also ran the U.S. at the 1992 (Barcelona) and 2000 (Sydney) Olympic Games, winning the gold medal in the 400m in 2000. He was even more dominant in the World Championships, winning the gold medal in the 200m in 1991 (Tokyo), in the 400m in 1993 (Stuttgart), in the 200m and the 400m in 1995 (Gothenburg), in the 400m in 1997 (Athens), and in the 400m in 1999 (Seville). In the latter race, Johnson set a world record of 43.18 for 400m. Midway through his career, Johnson wrote a self-help book and autobiography, Slaying the Dragon: How to Turn Your Small Steps to Great Feats.
1973
Christine Arron, France, sprinter. Arron won bronze medals in both the women's 100m and women's 200m at the 2005 (Helsinki) World Championships.
Azzedine Brahmi, Algeria, middle-distance runner. Azzedine Brahmi specialized in the 3,000m steeplechase, and won the bronze medal in that event at the 1991 (Tokyo) World Championships. He also ran the 3,000m steeplechase for Algeria at the 1988 (Seoul) and 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games, finishing eighth in both outings.
1967
Michael Johnson, United States, sprinter. Michael Duane Johnson remains the only person to ever win both the 200m and the 400m at the Olympic Games, which he did in 1996 (Atlanta). In doing so, he set a world record of 19.32 in the 200m; the record stood for 12 years before being broken by Usain Bolt (who might faint if he attempted to run a whole 400m lap). Johnson also ran the U.S. at the 1992 (Barcelona) and 2000 (Sydney) Olympic Games, winning the gold medal in the 400m in 2000. He was even more dominant in the World Championships, winning the gold medal in the 200m in 1991 (Tokyo), in the 400m in 1993 (Stuttgart), in the 200m and the 400m in 1995 (Gothenburg), in the 400m in 1997 (Athens), and in the 400m in 1999 (Seville). In the latter race, Johnson set a world record of 43.18 for 400m. Midway through his career, Johnson wrote a self-help book and autobiography, Slaying the Dragon: How to Turn Your Small Steps to Great Feats.
1973
Christine Arron, France, sprinter. Arron won bronze medals in both the women's 100m and women's 200m at the 2005 (Helsinki) World Championships.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
September 8 Birthdays
1909
Józef Noji, Poland, distance runner. A prominent 5,000m, 10,000m, and cross-country runner in his native country, Noji represented Poland in the 1936 Olympics, finishing fifth in the 5,000m and 14th in the 10,000m. Arrested during the World War II German occupation of Poland, Noji was murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp on 15 February 1943.
1947
Amos Biwott, Kenya, middle-distance runner. Biwott won the men's 3,000m steeplechase at the 1968 (Mexico City) Olympic Games, running 8:51.02 ahead of countryman Benjamin Kogo. Biwott also won a bronze medal in the 3,000m steeplechase (8:30.08) at the 1970 (Edinburgh) Commonwealth Games, finished sixth in the event at the 1972 (Munich) Olympic games, and eighth in the event at the 1974 (Christchurch) Commonwealth Games.
1967
Brian Wellman, Bermuda, triple jumper. Wellman won the silver medal in the men's triple jump at the 1995 (Gothenburg) World Championships, leaping 17.62m. He was also a two-time (1992, 1996) Olympian for Bermuda in the triple jump.
1972
Ioamnet Quintero Alvarez, Cuba, high jumper. Alvarez won a silver medal in the women's high jump at the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games, jumping 1.97m. The following year she won the high jump at the 1993 (Stuttgart) World Championships with a mark of 1.99m.
1980
Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, South Africa, middle-distance runner. Mbulaeni Tongai Mulaudzi has been one of the top men's 800m runners in the world, winning a gold medal in the event at the 2002 (Manchester) Commonwealth Games, a bronze medal at the 2003 (Paris) World Championships, a silver medal at the 2004 (Athens) Olympic Games, and the gold medal at the 2009 (Berlin) World Championships.
Józef Noji, Poland, distance runner. A prominent 5,000m, 10,000m, and cross-country runner in his native country, Noji represented Poland in the 1936 Olympics, finishing fifth in the 5,000m and 14th in the 10,000m. Arrested during the World War II German occupation of Poland, Noji was murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp on 15 February 1943.
1947
Amos Biwott, Kenya, middle-distance runner. Biwott won the men's 3,000m steeplechase at the 1968 (Mexico City) Olympic Games, running 8:51.02 ahead of countryman Benjamin Kogo. Biwott also won a bronze medal in the 3,000m steeplechase (8:30.08) at the 1970 (Edinburgh) Commonwealth Games, finished sixth in the event at the 1972 (Munich) Olympic games, and eighth in the event at the 1974 (Christchurch) Commonwealth Games.
1967
Brian Wellman, Bermuda, triple jumper. Wellman won the silver medal in the men's triple jump at the 1995 (Gothenburg) World Championships, leaping 17.62m. He was also a two-time (1992, 1996) Olympian for Bermuda in the triple jump.
1972
Ioamnet Quintero Alvarez, Cuba, high jumper. Alvarez won a silver medal in the women's high jump at the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games, jumping 1.97m. The following year she won the high jump at the 1993 (Stuttgart) World Championships with a mark of 1.99m.
1980
Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, South Africa, middle-distance runner. Mbulaeni Tongai Mulaudzi has been one of the top men's 800m runners in the world, winning a gold medal in the event at the 2002 (Manchester) Commonwealth Games, a bronze medal at the 2003 (Paris) World Championships, a silver medal at the 2004 (Athens) Olympic Games, and the gold medal at the 2009 (Berlin) World Championships.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
September 5 Birthdays
1967
Koichi Morishita, Japan, long-distance runner. Morishita was a gold medalist in the 10,000m at the 1990 (Beijing) Asian Games (28:47.96), and a silver medalist in the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games marathon (2:13:45).
Koichi Morishita, Japan, long-distance runner. Morishita was a gold medalist in the 10,000m at the 1990 (Beijing) Asian Games (28:47.96), and a silver medalist in the 1992 (Barcelona) Olympic Games marathon (2:13:45).
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