SettingsFormer world record holders in athletics
Abebe Bikila
Abebe Bikila (አበበ ቢቂላ) (August 7, 1932 – October 25, 1973) was a two-time Olympic marathon champion from Ethiopia.
Abebe Bikila (አበበ ቢቂላ) (August 7, 1932 – October 25, 1973) was a two-time Olympic marathon champion from Ethiopia.
Abel Kiviat
Abel Richard Kiviat (born to Morris (Milton or Moshe) Kiviat and Zelda Kiviat on June 23, 1892; died August 24, 1991) was an American middle distance track event middle distance runner.
Abel Richard Kiviat (born to Morris (Milton or Moshe) Kiviat and Zelda Kiviat on June 23, 1892; died August 24, 1991) was an American middle distance track event middle distance runner.
Adhemar da Silva
Adhemar Ferreira da Silva (September 29, 1927 – January 12, 2001) is a former Brazilian athlete who competed in the triple jump.
Adhemar Ferreira da Silva (September 29, 1927 – January 12, 2001) is a former Brazilian athlete who competed in the triple jump.
Adolfo Consolini
Adolfo Consolini (January 5, 1917 in Costermano, Verona – December 20, 1969 in Milan) was an Italian athlete who mainly competed in the discus throw.
Adolfo Consolini (January 5, 1917 in Costermano, Verona – December 20, 1969 in Milan) was an Italian athlete who mainly competed in the discus throw.
Al Cantello
Al Cantello (born 9 June 1933) is a retired American javelin thrower as a member of the United States Marine Corps.
Al Cantello (born 9 June 1933) is a retired American javelin thrower as a member of the United States Marine Corps.
Al Feuerbach
Allan ("Al") Dean Feuerbach (born January 14, 1948 in Preston, Iowa) is a former track and field athlete from the United States, who competed for his native country in the men's shot put event a...
Allan ("Al") Dean Feuerbach (born January 14, 1948 in Preston, Iowa) is a former track and field athlete from the United States, who competed for his native country in the men's shot put event a...
Al Oerter
Alfred Adolf Oerter, Jr. (September 19, 1936 – October 1, 2007) was an American athlete, and a four time Olympic Champion in the discus throw.
Alfred Adolf Oerter, Jr. (September 19, 1936 – October 1, 2007) was an American athlete, and a four time Olympic Champion in the discus throw.
Albert Michelsen
Albert Richard "Whitey" Michelsen (December 16, 1893 - July 7, 1964) was an American long-distance runner who is recognized as having set a world's best in the marathon on October 12, 1925 with ...
Albert Richard "Whitey" Michelsen (December 16, 1893 - July 7, 1964) was an American long-distance runner who is recognized as having set a world's best in the marathon on October 12, 1925 with ...
Albert Raines
Albert "Al" Raines was an American long-distance runner who is recognized as having set a world's best in the marathon on May 8, 1909 with a time of 2:46:04 3-5 at the Bronx Marathon.
Albert "Al" Raines was an American long-distance runner who is recognized as having set a world's best in the marathon on May 8, 1909 with a time of 2:46:04 3-5 at the Bronx Marathon.
Albie Thomas
Albie Thomas (b. February 1935), is an Australian runner and Olympic athlete.
Albie Thomas (b. February 1935), is an Australian runner and Olympic athlete.
Aleksandr Baryshnikov
Aleksandr Georgievich Baryshnikov (Александр Георгиевич Барышников, born November 11, 1948) was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the Shot Put.
Aleksandr Georgievich Baryshnikov (Александр Георгиевич Барышников, born November 11, 1948) was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the Shot Put.
Alesia Turava
Alesia Turava (Алеся Турава) (born 6 December 1979) is a Belarusian middle distance runner.
Alesia Turava (Алеся Турава) (born 6 December 1979) is a Belarusian middle distance runner.
Alessandro Andrei
Alessandro Andrei (born 3 January 1959) is a former Italian shot putter.
Alessandro Andrei (born 3 January 1959) is a former Italian shot putter.
Alexis Ahlgren
Alexis Malkolm Ahlgren (July 14, 1887 - March 1969) was a Swedish long-distance runner who on May 31, 1913 set a world best of 2:36:06 at the Polytechnic Marathon.
Alexis Malkolm Ahlgren (July 14, 1887 - March 1969) was a Swedish long-distance runner who on May 31, 1913 set a world best of 2:36:06 at the Polytechnic Marathon.
Alfred Shrubb
Alfred "Alfie" Shrubb (12 December 1879 – 23 April 1964) was an English middle distance runner.
Alfred "Alfie" Shrubb (12 December 1879 – 23 April 1964) was an English middle distance runner.
Ana Ambrazienė
Anna Ambrazienė (born April 14, 1955) is a retired hurdler from Lithuania, who represented the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s.
Anna Ambrazienė (born April 14, 1955) is a retired hurdler from Lithuania, who represented the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s.
Anatoly Bondarchuck
Anatoly Pavlovich Bondarchuk (Анатолій Павлович Бондарчук) (born 31 May 1940 in Starokonstantinov) is a retired Soviet hammer thrower, who is regarded as the most accomplished hammer throw coach...
Anatoly Pavlovich Bondarchuk (Анатолій Павлович Бондарчук) (born 31 May 1940 in Starokonstantinov) is a retired Soviet hammer thrower, who is regarded as the most accomplished hammer throw coach...
Andrey Perlov
Andrey Borisovich Perlov (Андрей Борисович Перлов, born December 12, 1961 in Novosibirsk, Soviet Union) is a retired race walker who represented the USSR and later Russia.
Andrey Borisovich Perlov (Андрей Борисович Перлов, born December 12, 1961 in Novosibirsk, Soviet Union) is a retired race walker who represented the USSR and later Russia.
Andy Stanfield
Andrew ("Andy") William Stanfield (December 29, 1927 – June 15, 1985) was an American sprinter and Olympic gold and silver medallist.
Andrew ("Andy") William Stanfield (December 29, 1927 – June 15, 1985) was an American sprinter and Olympic gold and silver medallist.
Anişoara Cuşmir-Stanciu
Anişoara Cuşmir-Stanciu (born June 28, 1962 in Brăila).
Anişoara Cuşmir-Stanciu (born June 28, 1962 in Brăila).
Annegret Richter
Annegret Richter (born October 13, 1950 in Dortmund) is a German (former West German) athlete and the 1976 Olympic 100 m champion.
Annegret Richter (born October 13, 1950 in Dortmund) is a German (former West German) athlete and the 1976 Olympic 100 m champion.
Annelie Ehrhardt
Annelie Ehrhardt, (née Jahns, born 18 June 1950) is a German athlete who competed in the hurdling.
Annelie Ehrhardt, (née Jahns, born 18 June 1950) is a German athlete who competed in the hurdling.
Anni Pede-Erdkamp
Anni Pede-Erdkamp (born January 14, 1940) is a former West German long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in t...
Anni Pede-Erdkamp (born January 14, 1940) is a former West German long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in t...
Antoaneta Todorova
Antoaneta Ivanova Todorova-Selenska (Антоанета Иванова Тодорова-Селенска; born June 8, 1963 in Samovodene, Veliko Tarnovo) is a retired female javelin thrower from Bulgaria, who set the world re...
Antoaneta Ivanova Todorova-Selenska (Антоанета Иванова Тодорова-Селенска; born June 8, 1963 in Samovodene, Veliko Tarnovo) is a retired female javelin thrower from Bulgaria, who set the world re...
Archie Williams
Archibald ("Archie") Franklin Williams (May 1, 1915 – June 24, 1993) was an African-American athlete and teacher, winner of 400 meter run at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Archibald ("Archie") Franklin Williams (May 1, 1915 – June 24, 1993) was an African-American athlete and teacher, winner of 400 meter run at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Argentina Menis
Argentina Menis (born July 19, 1948 in Cernele, Dolj) is a Romanian athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw event.
Argentina Menis (born July 19, 1948 in Cernele, Dolj) is a Romanian athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw event.
Armin Hary
Armin Hary (born 22 March 1937) is a German athlete.
Armin Hary (born 22 March 1937) is a German athlete.
Arne Andersson
Arne Andersson (October 27, 1917 – April 1, 2009) was a Swedish middle distance runner who became famous for his rivalry with his compatriot Gunder Hägg in the 1940s.
Arne Andersson (October 27, 1917 – April 1, 2009) was a Swedish middle distance runner who became famous for his rivalry with his compatriot Gunder Hägg in the 1940s.
Arturo Barrios
Arturo Barrios Flores (born December 12, 1962) is a Mexican long-distance runner.
Arturo Barrios Flores (born December 12, 1962) is a Mexican long-distance runner.
Asafa Powell
Asafa Powell C.D (born 23 November 1982) is a Jamaican sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres.
Asafa Powell C.D (born 23 November 1982) is a Jamaican sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres.
Axel Noack
Axel Noack (born 23 September 1961 in Görlitz) is a German former race walker.
Axel Noack (born 23 September 1961 in Görlitz) is a German former race walker.
Barbara Jones (athlete)
Barbara Pearl Jones (later Slater, born 26 March 1937) is a retired American athlete, who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Barbara Pearl Jones (later Slater, born 26 March 1937) is a retired American athlete, who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Basil Heatley
Benjamin Basil Heatley (born 25 December 1933) was a British athlete, who mainly competed in the marathon.
Benjamin Basil Heatley (born 25 December 1933) was a British athlete, who mainly competed in the marathon.
Belayneh Densamo
Belayneh Densamo (born June 28, 1965 in Diramo Afarrara, Sidamo) is a long-distance track and road running athlete from Ethiopia.
Belayneh Densamo (born June 28, 1965 in Diramo Afarrara, Sidamo) is a long-distance track and road running athlete from Ethiopia.
Ben Eastman
Benjamin "Ben" Bangs Eastman (July 19, 1911 – October 6, 2002), alias "Blazin' Ben", was an American middle distance runner.
Benjamin "Ben" Bangs Eastman (July 19, 1911 – October 6, 2002), alias "Blazin' Ben", was an American middle distance runner.
Bernd Kannenberg
Bernhard ("Bernd") Kannenberg (born 20 August 1942) was a West German athlete competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Bernhard ("Bernd") Kannenberg (born 20 August 1942) was a West German athlete competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Betty Cuthbert
Elizabeth ("Betty") Cuthbert AM, MBE (born 20 April 1938 in Merrylands, New South Wales) is an Australian athlete, and a fourfold Olympic champion.
Elizabeth ("Betty") Cuthbert AM, MBE (born 20 April 1938 in Merrylands, New South Wales) is an Australian athlete, and a fourfold Olympic champion.
Betty Judge
Betty Judge-Beazley is a former Australian athletics champion at 880 yards.
Betty Judge-Beazley is a former Australian athletics champion at 880 yards.
Bill Carr
William ("Bill") Arthur Carr (October 24, 1909 – January 14, 1966) was an American athlete, a double Olympic champion in 1932.
William ("Bill") Arthur Carr (October 24, 1909 – January 14, 1966) was an American athlete, a double Olympic champion in 1932.
Bill Nieder
William Henry ("Billy ") Nieder (born 10 August 1933) is an American athlete who mainly competed in the shot put.
William Henry ("Billy ") Nieder (born 10 August 1933) is an American athlete who mainly competed in the shot put.
Bill Toomey
Bill Toomey (William Anthony Toomey; born January 10, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former American track and field competitor and the 1968 Olympic decathlon champion.
Bill Toomey (William Anthony Toomey; born January 10, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former American track and field competitor and the 1968 Olympic decathlon champion.
Birutė Kalėdienė
Birutė Kalėdienė (maiden name Birutė Zalogaitytė; born November 2, 1934) is a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the Javelin.
Birutė Kalėdienė (maiden name Birutė Zalogaitytė; born November 2, 1934) is a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the Javelin.
Bob Beamon
Robert "Bob" Beamon (born August 29, 1946) is an American former track and field athlete, best known for his long-standing world record in the long jump at the Mexico Olympics in 1968, which rem...
Robert "Bob" Beamon (born August 29, 1946) is an American former track and field athlete, best known for his long-standing world record in the long jump at the Mexico Olympics in 1968, which rem...
Bob Hayes
Robert Lee "Bullet Bob" Hayes (December 20, 1942 – September 18, 2002) was an Olympic sprinter turned American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys.
Robert Lee "Bullet Bob" Hayes (December 20, 1942 – September 18, 2002) was an Olympic sprinter turned American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys.
Bob Mathias
Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (November 17, 1930 – September 2, 2006) was an American decathlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist, actor and United States Congressman representing the state of...
Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (November 17, 1930 – September 2, 2006) was an American decathlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist, actor and United States Congressman representing the state of...
Bob Seagren
Robert "Bob" Seagren (born October 17, 1946) was an American pole vaulter, the 1968 Olympic champion.
Robert "Bob" Seagren (born October 17, 1946) was an American pole vaulter, the 1968 Olympic champion.
Bobby Joe Morrow
Bobby Joe Morrow (born October 15, 1935) is a former American athlete, winner of three Olympic gold medals in 1956.
Bobby Joe Morrow (born October 15, 1935) is a former American athlete, winner of three Olympic gold medals in 1956.
Boo Morcom
Albert Richmond "Boo" Morcom (born May 1, 1921 in the state of Maine, United States) is a retired American track and field athlete.
Albert Richmond "Boo" Morcom (born May 1, 1921 in the state of Maine, United States) is a retired American track and field athlete.
Boris Zaitchouk
Boris Zaitchouk (born August 28, 1947) is a retired male hammer thrower from the Soviet Union.
Boris Zaitchouk (born August 28, 1947) is a retired male hammer thrower from the Soviet Union.
Bruce Jenner
William Bruce Jenner (born October 28, 1949) is a former U.S. track and field athlete, motivational speaker, socialite and television personality, known principally for winning the gold medal fo...
William Bruce Jenner (born October 28, 1949) is a former U.S. track and field athlete, motivational speaker, socialite and television personality, known principally for winning the gold medal fo...
Buddy Davis
Walter Francis "Buddy" Davis (born January 5, 1931) is an Olympic gold medalist in the high jump, and later basketball player, from the United States.
Walter Francis "Buddy" Davis (born January 5, 1931) is an Olympic gold medalist in the high jump, and later basketball player, from the United States.
Buddy Edelen
Leonard Graves "Buddy" Edelen (born September 22, 1937 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky – died February 19, 1997 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) was an American marathoner.
Leonard Graves "Buddy" Edelen (born September 22, 1937 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky – died February 19, 1997 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) was an American marathoner.
Butch Reynolds
Harry "Butch" Reynolds (born June 8, 1964 in Akron, Ohio) is a former 400 meters sprinter, representing the United States.
Harry "Butch" Reynolds (born June 8, 1964 in Akron, Ohio) is a former 400 meters sprinter, representing the United States.
Calvin Smith
Calvin Smith (born January 8, 1961) is a former sprint track and field athlete from the United States.
Calvin Smith (born January 8, 1961) is a former sprint track and field athlete from the United States.
Carlos Lopes
Carlos Alberto de Sousa Lopes, GCIH, (, born February 18, 1947) is a former Portuguese long-distance athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 1984 Summer Olympics, in Los Angeles.
Carlos Alberto de Sousa Lopes, GCIH, (, born February 18, 1947) is a former Portuguese long-distance athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 1984 Summer Olympics, in Los Angeles.
Carlos Mercenario
Carlos Mercenario Carbajal (born May 23, 1967) is a retired Mexican race walker.
Carlos Mercenario Carbajal (born May 23, 1967) is a retired Mexican race walker.
Caroline Walker
Caroline Walker (born October 15, 1953) is a former American long-distance runner from Oregon who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world be...
Caroline Walker (born October 15, 1953) is a former American long-distance runner from Oregon who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world be...
Chantal Langlacé
Chantal Langlacé (born January 6, 1955) is a former French long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in the mara...
Chantal Langlacé (born January 6, 1955) is a former French long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in the mara...
Charles Bacon
Charles Joseph Bacon, Jr. (January 9, 1885 – November 15, 1968) was an American athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club and the New York City Police Department.
Charles Joseph Bacon, Jr. (January 9, 1885 – November 15, 1968) was an American athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club and the New York City Police Department.
Charles Dumas
Charles ("Charlie") Everett Dumas (February 12, 1937 – January 5, 2004) was an American high jumper, the 1956 Olympic champion, and the first person to clear 7 ft.
Charles ("Charlie") Everett Dumas (February 12, 1937 – January 5, 2004) was an American high jumper, the 1956 Olympic champion, and the first person to clear 7 ft.
Charles Greene (athlete)
Charles (Charlie) Edward Greene (born March 21, 1945) is a former American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Charles (Charlie) Edward Greene (born March 21, 1945) is a former American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Charles Hoff
Charles Hoff (9 May 1902 – 20 February 1985) was a Norwegian athlete, coach, sports journalist and sports administrator.
Charles Hoff (9 May 1902 – 20 February 1985) was a Norwegian athlete, coach, sports journalist and sports administrator.
Charles Reidpath
Charles Decker Reidpath (September 20, 1889 – October 21, 1975) was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics, who later went on to have an outstanding mil...
Charles Decker Reidpath (September 20, 1889 – October 21, 1975) was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics, who later went on to have an outstanding mil...
Charlie Fonville
Charles Edward Fonville (April 27, 1927 – July 13, 1994) was an American track and field athlete who set a world record in the shot put.
Charles Edward Fonville (April 27, 1927 – July 13, 1994) was an American track and field athlete who set a world record in the shot put.
Charlie Paddock
Charles "Charlie" William Paddock (August 11, 1900 – July 21, 1943) was an American athlete and twofold Olympic champion.
Charles "Charlie" William Paddock (August 11, 1900 – July 21, 1943) was an American athlete and twofold Olympic champion.
Chris Berger
Christiaan David "Chris" Berger (April 27, 1911 – September 12, 1965) was a Dutch athlete competing in the sprints.
Christiaan David "Chris" Berger (April 27, 1911 – September 12, 1965) was a Dutch athlete competing in the sprints.
Christa Vahlensieck
Christa Vahlensieck (née Kofferschläger - 1973) (born 27 May 1949 in Düsseldorf) is a former German long distance runner and pionier in the marathon for women.
Christa Vahlensieck (née Kofferschläger - 1973) (born 27 May 1949 in Düsseldorf) is a former German long distance runner and pionier in the marathon for women.
Christos Papanikolaou
Christos Papanikolaou (Χρήστος Παπανικολάου, born November 25, 1941 in Trikala, Thessalia, Greece) is a retired Greek pole vaulter.
Christos Papanikolaou (Χρήστος Παπανικολάου, born November 25, 1941 in Trikala, Thessalia, Greece) is a retired Greek pole vaulter.
Colin Jackson
Colin Ray Jackson CBE (born 18 February 1967) is a Welsh former sprint and hurdling athlete who specialised in the 110 metres hurdles.
Colin Ray Jackson CBE (born 18 February 1967) is a Welsh former sprint and hurdling athlete who specialised in the 110 metres hurdles.
Cornelius Cooper Johnson
Cornelius Cooper Johnson (August 28, 1913 – February 15, 1946) was an African-American athlete in the high jump.
Cornelius Cooper Johnson (August 28, 1913 – February 15, 1946) was an African-American athlete in the high jump.
Cristina Casandra
Cristina Casandra, née Iloc (born 1 February 1977 in Zalău) is a Romanian long-distance runner who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Cristina Casandra, née Iloc (born 1 February 1977 in Zalău) is a Romanian long-distance runner who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Dale Greig
Dale Greig (born March 15, 1937) is a former Scottish long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in the women's m...
Dale Greig (born March 15, 1937) is a former Scottish long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in the women's m...
Dallas Long
Dallas Crutcher Long (born 13 June 1940) is an American track and field athlete, who was four time world record holder in the shot put.
Dallas Crutcher Long (born 13 June 1940) is an American track and field athlete, who was four time world record holder in the shot put.
Dana Zátopková
Dana Zátopková (; née Ingrová, born in Karviná-Fryštát, September 19, 1922) is a Czech javelin thrower.
Dana Zátopková (; née Ingrová, born in Karviná-Fryštát, September 19, 1922) is a Czech javelin thrower.
Daniel Ahearn
Daniel ("Dan") William Ahearn (né Ahearne, April 12, 1888 – December 20, 1942) was an Irish and later American track and field athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club.
Daniel ("Dan") William Ahearn (né Ahearne, April 12, 1888 – December 20, 1942) was an Irish and later American track and field athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club.
Daniel Bautista
Daniel Bautista Rocha (born August 4, 1952) is a former Mexican track and field athlete and Olympic champion.
Daniel Bautista Rocha (born August 4, 1952) is a former Mexican track and field athlete and Olympic champion.
Daniela Bártová
Daniela Bártová-Břečková (born May 6, 1974) is a retired Czech athlete.
Daniela Bártová-Břečková (born May 6, 1974) is a retired Czech athlete.
Daniela Petrescu
Daniela Petrescu (born 13 April 1968) is a long-distance runner from Romania, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Daniela Petrescu (born 13 April 1968) is a long-distance runner from Romania, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Dave Albritton
David Donald Albritton (April 13, 1913 – May 14, 1994) had a long career that spanned three decades and numerous titles and was one of the first high jumpers to use the straddle technique.
David Donald Albritton (April 13, 1913 – May 14, 1994) had a long career that spanned three decades and numerous titles and was one of the first high jumpers to use the straddle technique.
Dave Tork
David ("Dave") Tork (born 25 August 1934) is retired male pole vaulter from the United States.
David ("Dave") Tork (born 25 August 1934) is retired male pole vaulter from the United States.
David Bedford (athlete)
David Colin Bedford (born London 30 December 1949) is an English former long distance runner, a colourful character whose career spanned the early 1970s.
David Colin Bedford (born London 30 December 1949) is an English former long distance runner, a colourful character whose career spanned the early 1970s.
David Hemery
David Peter Hemery, CBE, (born 18 July 1944) is a British former athlete, winner of the 400m hurdles at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
David Peter Hemery, CBE, (born 18 July 1944) is a British former athlete, winner of the 400m hurdles at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
David Roberts (athlete)
David Luther "Dave" Roberts (born 23 July 1951) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the men's pole vault event.
David Luther "Dave" Roberts (born 23 July 1951) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the men's pole vault event.
Derek Clayton
Derek Clayton (born 17 November 1942) is a former Australian long-distance runner, born in Cumbria, England and raised in Northern Ireland.
Derek Clayton (born 17 November 1942) is a former Australian long-distance runner, born in Cumbria, England and raised in Northern Ireland.
Dick Buerkle
Richard "Dick" Thomas Buerkle (; born September 3, 1947 in Rochester, New York) is an Olympic athlete and once held the world record for the indoor one-mile run.
Richard "Dick" Thomas Buerkle (; born September 3, 1947 in Rochester, New York) is an Olympic athlete and once held the world record for the indoor one-mile run.
Dietmar Mögenburg
Dietmar Mögenburg (born August 15, 1961 in Leverkusen) is a former (West) German high jumper who won gold medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and at the 1982 European Championships...
Dietmar Mögenburg (born August 15, 1961 in Leverkusen) is a former (West) German high jumper who won gold medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and at the 1982 European Championships...
Donovan Bailey
Donovan Bailey (born December 16, 1967) is a retired Canadian sprinter, who once held the world record for the 100 metres race following his gold medal performance in the 1996 Olympic Games.
Donovan Bailey (born December 16, 1967) is a retired Canadian sprinter, who once held the world record for the 100 metres race following his gold medal performance in the 1996 Olympic Games.
Dwight Stones
Dwight Edwin Stones (born December 6, 1953 in Los Angeles, California) is an American television commentator and a two-time Olympic bronze medalist and former three-time world record holder in t...
Dwight Edwin Stones (born December 6, 1953 in Los Angeles, California) is an American television commentator and a two-time Olympic bronze medalist and former three-time world record holder in t...
Earl Bell
Earl H. Bell (born August 25, 1955) is a former world record holding pole vaulter from the United States, winner of the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and current coach to a number of...
Earl H. Bell (born August 25, 1955) is a former world record holding pole vaulter from the United States, winner of the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and current coach to a number of...
Edgar Bruun
Edgar Bruun (4 August 1905 – 30 October 1985) was a Norwegian race walker.
Edgar Bruun (4 August 1905 – 30 October 1985) was a Norwegian race walker.
Edmund Piątkowski
Edmund Piątkowski (born January 31, 1936 in Florentynów) is a former Polish track and field athlete, who competed in the discus event.
Edmund Piątkowski (born January 31, 1936 in Florentynów) is a former Polish track and field athlete, who competed in the discus event.
Edvin Wide
Emil Edvin Wide (February 22, 1896 – June 19, 1996) was a Swedish long-distance runner.
Emil Edvin Wide (February 22, 1896 – June 19, 1996) was a Swedish long-distance runner.
Edward Dahl
Edward M. Dahl (3 August 1886 – 21 November 1961) was a Swedish athlete.
Edward M. Dahl (3 August 1886 – 21 November 1961) was a Swedish athlete.
Edward Gourdin
Edward Orval "Ned" Gourdin (August 10, 1897 – July 22, 1966) was an American athlete and jurist.
Edward Orval "Ned" Gourdin (August 10, 1897 – July 22, 1966) was an American athlete and jurist.
Edward Lindberg
Edward "Ed" Ferdinand Jacob Lindberg (November 9, 1886 – February 1978) was an American Olympic athlete, winner of the gold medal in 4x400 m relay at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Edward "Ed" Ferdinand Jacob Lindberg (November 9, 1886 – February 1978) was an American Olympic athlete, winner of the gold medal in 4x400 m relay at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Edwin Moses
Edwin Corley Moses (born August 31, 1955) is an American track and field athlete who won gold medals in the 400 metre hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics.
Edwin Corley Moses (born August 31, 1955) is an American track and field athlete who won gold medals in the 400 metre hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics.
Emerson Spencer
Emerson Lane "Bud" Spencer (October 10, 1906 – May 15, 1985) was an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x400 m relay at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Emerson Lane "Bud" Spencer (October 10, 1906 – May 15, 1985) was an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x400 m relay at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Emil Hirschfeld
Emil Hirschfeld (July 31, 1903 – February 23, 1968) was a German athlete who mainly competed in the shot put.
Emil Hirschfeld (July 31, 1903 – February 23, 1968) was a German athlete who mainly competed in the shot put.
Emil Zátopek
Emil Zátopek (September 19, 1922 – November 22, 2000) was a Czech long-distance runner best known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
Emil Zátopek (September 19, 1922 – November 22, 2000) was a Czech long-distance runner best known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
Emma George
Emma George (born November 1, 1974 in Beechworth, Victoria) is a former Australian pole vaulter.
Emma George (born November 1, 1974 in Beechworth, Victoria) is a former Australian pole vaulter.
Erwin Kern
Erwin Kern (August 23, 1888 – March 20, 1963) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Erwin Kern (August 23, 1888 – March 20, 1963) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Esmeralda García
Esmeralda de Jesus Freitas García Silami (born February 16, 1959) is a retired long and triple jumper from Brazil, who also competed in the sprint events.
Esmeralda de Jesus Freitas García Silami (born February 16, 1959) is a retired long and triple jumper from Brazil, who also competed in the sprint events.
Evelyn Ashford
Evelyn Ashford (born April 15, 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a retired American athlete, the 1984 Olympic champion in the 100 m. She has run under the 11 second barrier over 30 times and was...
Evelyn Ashford (born April 15, 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a retired American athlete, the 1984 Olympic champion in the 100 m. She has run under the 11 second barrier over 30 times and was...
Faina Melnyk
Faina Grigorievna Veleva-Melnik (Фаїна Григорівна Мельник, Фаина Григорьевна Велева-Мельник Faina Hryhorivna Velieva-Melnyk; born July 9, 1945, in Bakota, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukrainian SSR)...
Faina Grigorievna Veleva-Melnik (Фаїна Григорівна Мельник, Фаина Григорьевна Велева-Мельник Faina Hryhorivna Velieva-Melnyk; born July 9, 1945, in Bakota, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukrainian SSR)...
Fanny Blankers-Koen
Francina "Fanny" Elsje Blankers-Koen was a Dutch athlete, best known for winning four gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
Francina "Fanny" Elsje Blankers-Koen was a Dutch athlete, best known for winning four gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
Fernando Mamede
Fernando Eugénio Pacheco Mamede (born 1 November 1951) is a former Portuguese athlete, a long distance running specialist.
Fernando Eugénio Pacheco Mamede (born 1 November 1951) is a former Portuguese athlete, a long distance running specialist.
Filbert Bayi
Filbert Bayi (born June 23, 1953) is a former Tanzanian middle-distance runner of the 1970s who set the world records for 1500 metres in 1974 and the mile in 1975.
Filbert Bayi (born June 23, 1953) is a former Tanzanian middle-distance runner of the 1970s who set the world records for 1500 metres in 1974 and the mile in 1975.
Fons Brijdenbach
Alfons ("Fons") Brijdenbach (12 October 1954 – 8 May 2009) was a Belgian sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.
Alfons ("Fons") Brijdenbach (12 October 1954 – 8 May 2009) was a Belgian sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.
Francisco Javier Fernández
Francisco Javier ("Paquillo") Fernández Peláez (born on March 6, 1977 in Guadix) is a Spanish race walker.
Francisco Javier ("Paquillo") Fernández Peláez (born on March 6, 1977 in Guadix) is a Spanish race walker.
Frank Loomis
Frank Farmer Loomis, Jr. (August 22, 1896 – April 4, 1971) was an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Frank Farmer Loomis, Jr. (August 22, 1896 – April 4, 1971) was an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Franklin Jacobs
Franklin Jacobs (born December 31, 1957 ) is a former high jumper from the United States.
Franklin Jacobs (born December 31, 1957 ) is a former high jumper from the United States.
František Douda
František Douda (October 23, 1908 – January 15, 1990) was a Czech shot putter who competed for Czechoslovakia.
František Douda (October 23, 1908 – January 15, 1990) was a Czech shot putter who competed for Czechoslovakia.
Fred Hansen
Fred Morgan Hansen (born 29 December 1940) is an American former athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault.
Fred Morgan Hansen (born 29 December 1940) is an American former athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault.
Fusashige Suzuki
Fusashige Suzuki was a Japanese long-distance runner who is credited by the International Association of Athletics Federations for setting a world's best in the marathon on March 31, 1935.
Fusashige Suzuki was a Japanese long-distance runner who is credited by the International Association of Athletics Federations for setting a world's best in the marathon on March 31, 1935.
Galina Savinkova
Galina Savinkova (born 15 July 1953) is a retired female track and field athlete from the Soviet Union, who set the world record in the women's discus throw on May 23, 1983 with a distance of 73...
Galina Savinkova (born 15 July 1953) is a retired female track and field athlete from the Soviet Union, who set the world record in the women's discus throw on May 23, 1983 with a distance of 73...
Gaston Reiff
Gaston Reiff (24 February 1921 – 6 May 1992) was a Belgian athlete, winner of the 1948 Olympic title in the 5,000 m.
Gaston Reiff (24 February 1921 – 6 May 1992) was a Belgian athlete, winner of the 1948 Olympic title in the 5,000 m.
Gaston Roelants
Gaston, Baron Roelants (born 5 February 1937) was a top steeplechaser in the early 1960s and a great cross-country runner.
Gaston, Baron Roelants (born 5 February 1937) was a top steeplechaser in the early 1960s and a great cross-country runner.
George Horine
George Leslie Horine (February 3, 1890 – November 28, 1948) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the high jump.
George Leslie Horine (February 3, 1890 – November 28, 1948) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the high jump.
George Rhoden
Vincent George Rhoden (born December 13, 1926 in Kingston) is a former Jamaican athlete, winner of two Olympic gold medals in 1952.
Vincent George Rhoden (born December 13, 1926 in Kingston) is a former Jamaican athlete, winner of two Olympic gold medals in 1952.
Gerd Wessig
Gerd Wessig (born July 16, 1959 in Lübz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) was an East German high jumper who won a gold medal in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Gerd Wessig (born July 16, 1959 in Lübz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) was an East German high jumper who won a gold medal in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Gil Dodds
Gilbert Lothair Dodds (June 23, 1918 – February 3, 1977), called "The Flying Parson", was an American distance runner and athlete.
Gilbert Lothair Dodds (June 23, 1918 – February 3, 1977), called "The Flying Parson", was an American distance runner and athlete.
Giuseppe Gentile
Giuseppe Gentile (born 4 September 1943 in Rome) is a retired Italian triple jumper, who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Giuseppe Gentile (born 4 September 1943 in Rome) is a retired Italian triple jumper, who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Glenn Cunningham (athlete)
Glenn V. Cunningham (August 4, 1909 – March 10, 1988) was an American distance runner and athlete considered by many the greatest American miler of all time.
Glenn V. Cunningham (August 4, 1909 – March 10, 1988) was an American distance runner and athlete considered by many the greatest American miler of all time.
Glenn Davis (athlete)
Glenn Davis (Glenn Ashby "Jeep" Davis; September 12, 1934 – January 28, 2009) was an Olympic hurdler and sprinter who won a total of three gold medals in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic games.
Glenn Davis (Glenn Ashby "Jeep" Davis; September 12, 1934 – January 28, 2009) was an Olympic hurdler and sprinter who won a total of three gold medals in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic games.
Glenn Hardin
Glenn Foster "Slats" Hardin (July 1, 1910 – March 6, 1975) was an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Glenn Foster "Slats" Hardin (July 1, 1910 – March 6, 1975) was an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Gordon Pirie
Douglas Alistair Gordon Pirie (February 10, 1931–December 7, 1991) was an English long-distance runner and orienteerer born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England and died of stomach ...
Douglas Alistair Gordon Pirie (February 10, 1931–December 7, 1991) was an English long-distance runner and orienteerer born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England and died of stomach ...
Grete Waitz
Grete Waitz (born October 1, 1953) is a former Norwegian marathon runner who won nine New York City Marathons between 1978 and 1988, more than any other runner in history.
Grete Waitz (born October 1, 1953) is a former Norwegian marathon runner who won nine New York City Marathons between 1978 and 1988, more than any other runner in history.
Gunder Hägg
Gunder Hägg (December 31, 1918 – November 27, 2004) was a Swedish runner and multiple world record breaker of the 1940s.
Gunder Hägg (December 31, 1918 – November 27, 2004) was a Swedish runner and multiple world record breaker of the 1940s.
Gunnar Höckert
Gunnar Mikael Höckert (February 12, 1910, Helsinki – February 11, 1940) was a Finnish athlete, winner of 5000 m at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Gunnar Mikael Höckert (February 12, 1910, Helsinki – February 11, 1940) was a Finnish athlete, winner of 5000 m at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Gunnar Lindström
Nils Gunnar Lindström (February 11, 1896 – October 6, 1951) was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olymp...
Nils Gunnar Lindström (February 11, 1896 – October 6, 1951) was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olymp...
Gunnar Nielsen (athlete)
Niels Gunnar Nielsen (25 March 1928 – 29 May 1985) was a Danish middle distance runner who equalled the world record over both 880 yards and 1500 metres.
Niels Gunnar Nielsen (25 March 1928 – 29 May 1985) was a Danish middle distance runner who equalled the world record over both 880 yards and 1500 metres.
Hal Connolly
Harold Vincent "Hal" Connolly (August 1, 1931 – August 18, 2010) was an American athlete and hammer thrower from Somerville, Massachusetts.
Harold Vincent "Hal" Connolly (August 1, 1931 – August 18, 2010) was an American athlete and hammer thrower from Somerville, Massachusetts.
Hannes Kolehmainen
Juho Pietari "Hannes" Kolehmainen (9 December 1889, Kuopio – 11 January 1966) was a Finnish long-distance runner.
Juho Pietari "Hannes" Kolehmainen (9 December 1889, Kuopio – 11 January 1966) was a Finnish long-distance runner.
Harold Davis (athlete)
Harold (Hal) Davis (born January 5, 1921 in Salinas, California, died August 12, 2007) was an American Track and Field athlete.
Harold (Hal) Davis (born January 5, 1921 in Salinas, California, died August 12, 2007) was an American Track and Field athlete.
Harold Osborn
Harold Marion Osborn (April 13, 1899 – April 5, 1975) was a U.S. track athlete.
Harold Marion Osborn (April 13, 1899 – April 5, 1975) was a U.S. track athlete.
Harry Gissing
Harry E. Gissing (born December 3, 1890, date of death Nov 1963) was an American track and field athlete, a member of the New York Athletic Club, Mohawk Athletic Club, and the Irish American Ath...
Harry E. Gissing (born December 3, 1890, date of death Nov 1963) was an American track and field athlete, a member of the New York Athletic Club, Mohawk Athletic Club, and the Irish American Ath...
Harry Green
Henry Harold "Harry" Green (July 15, 1886 - March 12, 1934) was a British marathon runner most active before World War I.
Henry Harold "Harry" Green (July 15, 1886 - March 12, 1934) was a British marathon runner most active before World War I.
Harry Schaaf
Henry "Harry" Schaaf was an American track and field athlete, a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, and a Police Officer in the New York City Police Department.
Henry "Harry" Schaaf was an American track and field athlete, a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, and a Police Officer in the New York City Police Department.
Heike Drechsler
Heike Gabriela Drechsler née Daute (born 16 December 1964 in Gera, Thuringia, then East Germany) is a German track and field athlete.
Heike Gabriela Drechsler née Daute (born 16 December 1964 in Gera, Thuringia, then East Germany) is a German track and field athlete.
Helena Fibingerová
Helena Fibingerová (born July 13, 1949 in Vicemerice, Olomouc Region) is a Czech shot putter who won an Olympic bronze medal and set three world records.
Helena Fibingerová (born July 13, 1949 in Vicemerice, Olomouc Region) is a Czech shot putter who won an Olympic bronze medal and set three world records.
Henry Carr
Henry Carr(no given middle name) (born November 27, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former American track and field athlete who won two gold medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Henry Carr(no given middle name) (born November 27, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former American track and field athlete who won two gold medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Henry Frederick Barrett
Henry Frederick "Harry" Barrett (December 30, 1879 - December 18, 1927) was a British long-distance runner who on May 8, 1909 set a world's best in only his second marathon with a time of 2:42:3...
Henry Frederick "Harry" Barrett (December 30, 1879 - December 18, 1927) was a British long-distance runner who on May 8, 1909 set a world's best in only his second marathon with a time of 2:42:3...
Herb McKenley
Herbert ("Herb") Henry McKenley OM (July 10, 1922 – November 26, 2007) was a Jamaican athlete, winner of a gold medal in the 4x400 m relay at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Herbert ("Herb") Henry McKenley OM (July 10, 1922 – November 26, 2007) was a Jamaican athlete, winner of a gold medal in the 4x400 m relay at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Hermann Müller (athlete)
Hermann Müller (18 April 1885 in Berlin – January 21, 1947 in Berlin) was a German athlete, who won the silver medal in the 3000 metre walk at the 1906 Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece.
Hermann Müller (18 April 1885 in Berlin – January 21, 1947 in Berlin) was a German athlete, who won the silver medal in the 3000 metre walk at the 1906 Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece.
Hildegard Falck
Hildegard Falck, née Janze (born 8 June 1949 in Nettelrede) is a retired German athlete who competed mainly in the 800 metres.
Hildegard Falck, née Janze (born 8 June 1949 in Nettelrede) is a retired German athlete who competed mainly in the 800 metres.
Howard Drew
Howard Porter Drew (June 28, 1890 – February 19, 1957) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Howard Porter Drew (June 28, 1890 – February 19, 1957) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Igor Paklin
Igor Paklin (Игорь Паклин; born June 15, 1963 in Frunze, Kirghiz SSR) is a retired athlete who represented USSR and later Kyrgyzstan.
Igor Paklin (Игорь Паклин; born June 15, 1963 in Frunze, Kirghiz SSR) is a retired athlete who represented USSR and later Kyrgyzstan.
Igor Ter-Ovanesyan
Igor Aramovich Ter-Ovanesyan (Игорь Арамович Тер-Ованесян, born May 19, 1938 in Kiev) is a Ukrainian athlete of Armenian ethnicity, and Olympic medalist in the long jump for the USSR.
Igor Aramovich Ter-Ovanesyan (Игорь Арамович Тер-Ованесян, born May 19, 1938 in Kiev) is a Ukrainian athlete of Armenian ethnicity, and Olympic medalist in the long jump for the USSR.
Ilmari Salminen
Ilmari R. Salminen (September 21, 1902 – January 5, 1986) was a Finnish athlete, winner of the 10,000 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Ilmari R. Salminen (September 21, 1902 – January 5, 1986) was a Finnish athlete, winner of the 10,000 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Ilona Gusenbauer
Ilona Gusenbauer (née Majdan, born September 16, 1947) is an Austrian athlete who mainly competed in the high jump.
Ilona Gusenbauer (née Majdan, born September 16, 1947) is an Austrian athlete who mainly competed in the high jump.
Imre Németh
Imre Németh (September 23, 1917 in Kassa, then Hungary, today Košice (Slovakia, – August 18, 1989 in Budapest) was a Hungarian athlete who mainly competed in the hammer throw.
Imre Németh (September 23, 1917 in Kassa, then Hungary, today Košice (Slovakia, – August 18, 1989 in Budapest) was a Hungarian athlete who mainly competed in the hammer throw.
Inge Helten
Ingeborg ("Inge") Helten (born December 31, 1950) is a former athlete from West Germany, who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Ingeborg ("Inge") Helten (born December 31, 1950) is a former athlete from West Germany, who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Ingrid Kristiansen
Ingrid Kristiansen née Christensen (born 21 March 1956 in Trondheim, Norway), was one of the best female long distance runners in the second half of the 1980s.
Ingrid Kristiansen née Christensen (born 21 March 1956 in Trondheim, Norway), was one of the best female long distance runners in the second half of the 1980s.
Iolanda Balaş
Iolanda Balaş (later Söter, Balázs Jolán, born 12 December 1936) is a Romanian former athlete (Romanian father and Hungarian mother) and an Olympic champion in high jump, considered one of t...
Iolanda Balaş (later Söter, Balázs Jolán, born 12 December 1936) is a Romanian former athlete (Romanian father and Hungarian mother) and an Olympic champion in high jump, considered one of t...
Irina Meszynski
Irina Meszynski (born March 24, 1962 in Berlin) is a retired East German discus thrower.
Irina Meszynski (born March 24, 1962 in Berlin) is a retired East German discus thrower.
István Rózsavölgyi
István Rózsavölgyi (born 30 March 1929 in Budapest) was a Hungarian athlete who competed mainly in the 1500 metres.
István Rózsavölgyi (born 30 March 1929 in Budapest) was a Hungarian athlete who competed mainly in the 1500 metres.
Ivanka Hristova
Ivanka Marinova Hristova (Иванка Маринова Христова; born November 19, 1941 in Osikovitsa, Sofia) is a retired Bulgarian shot putter.
Ivanka Marinova Hristova (Иванка Маринова Христова; born November 19, 1941 in Osikovitsa, Sofia) is a retired Bulgarian shot putter.
Jacek Wszoła
Jacek Wszoła (born December 30, 1956 in Warszawa, Poland) is a Polish gold and silver Olympic medalist in high jump.
Jacek Wszoła (born December 30, 1956 in Warszawa, Poland) is a Polish gold and silver Olympic medalist in high jump.
Jack Foster
John ("Jack") Charles Foster (May 23, 1932 – June 5, 2004) was a former long-distance runner born in Liverpool, England.
John ("Jack") Charles Foster (May 23, 1932 – June 5, 2004) was a former long-distance runner born in Liverpool, England.
Jack Lovelock
John ("Jack") Edward Lovelock (5 January 1910 – 28 December 1949) was a New Zealand athlete, and the 1936 Olympic champion in the 1500 metres.
John ("Jack") Edward Lovelock (5 January 1910 – 28 December 1949) was a New Zealand athlete, and the 1936 Olympic champion in the 1500 metres.
Jack Metcalfe
John "Jack" Patrick Metcalfe (3 February 1912 – 16 January 1994) was an Australian athlete who competed in high jump, long jump and javelin events, though he is best remembered as a triple...
John "Jack" Patrick Metcalfe (3 February 1912 – 16 January 1994) was an Australian athlete who competed in high jump, long jump and javelin events, though he is best remembered as a triple...
Jacqueline Hansen
Jacqueline ("Jacki") Hansen (born November 20, 1948) is a former long-distance runner from the United States who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having...
Jacqueline ("Jacki") Hansen (born November 20, 1948) is a former long-distance runner from the United States who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having...
James Barrineau
James Archibald "Jim" Barrineau, Jr. (born June 25, 1955 in Fort Gordon, Georgia) is an American high jumper.
James Archibald "Jim" Barrineau, Jr. (born June 25, 1955 in Fort Gordon, Georgia) is an American high jumper.
James Carlton (athlete)
James ("Jim") Andrew Carlton (10 February 1909 – 4 April 1951) is a former Australian Olympic athlete who competed in sprint events.
James ("Jim") Andrew Carlton (10 February 1909 – 4 April 1951) is a former Australian Olympic athlete who competed in sprint events.
James Clark (athlete)
James A. Clark was an American long-distance runner who is recognized as having set a world's best in the marathon on February 12, 1909 with a time of 2:46:52 at the Brooklyn Marathon.
James A. Clark was an American long-distance runner who is recognized as having set a world's best in the marathon on February 12, 1909 with a time of 2:46:52 at the Brooklyn Marathon.
James Crowley (athlete)
James F. "Jim" Crowley was an American athlete, distance runner, and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club.
James F. "Jim" Crowley was an American athlete, distance runner, and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club.
James Duncan (athlete)
James Henry "Jim" Duncan (September 25, 1887 – January 21, 1955) was an American athlete, a member of the Mohawk Athletic Club, the Bradhurst Field Club and the Irish American Athletic Club.
James Henry "Jim" Duncan (September 25, 1887 – January 21, 1955) was an American athlete, a member of the Mohawk Athletic Club, the Bradhurst Field Club and the Irish American Athletic Club.
James Rosenberger
James Maher Rosenberger (April 6, 1887 – January 1, 1946) was an American track and field athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club.
James Maher Rosenberger (April 6, 1887 – January 1, 1946) was an American track and field athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club.
Janusz Kusociński
Janusz Tadeusz Kusociński (born January 15, 1907 in Warsaw – June 21, 1940 in Palmiry) was a Polish athlete, winner in the 10000 m event at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Janusz Tadeusz Kusociński (born January 15, 1907 in Warsaw – June 21, 1940 in Palmiry) was a Polish athlete, winner in the 10000 m event at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Jean Bouin
Jean Bouin (December 20, 1888 – September 29, 1914) was a French athlete and rugby union footballer.
Jean Bouin (December 20, 1888 – September 29, 1914) was a French athlete and rugby union footballer.
Jefferson Pérez
Jefferson Leonardo Pérez Quezada (born July 1, 1974 in Cuenca) is a retired Ecuadorian race walker.
Jefferson Leonardo Pérez Quezada (born July 1, 1974 in Cuenca) is a retired Ecuadorian race walker.
Jerzy Chromik
Jerzy Chromik (June 15, 1931 in Mysłowice – October 20, 1987 in Katowice) was a foremost long-distance runner from Poland.
Jerzy Chromik (June 15, 1931 in Mysłowice – October 20, 1987 in Katowice) was a foremost long-distance runner from Poland.
Jesse Owens
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the sprints and the long jump.
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the sprints and the long jump.
Jim Fuchs
James "Jim" Emanuel Fuchs pronounced Fewsh
December 6, 1927 – October 8, 2010 was an American athlete who competed in both the discus and shot put.
James "Jim" Emanuel Fuchs pronounced Fewsh
December 6, 1927 – October 8, 2010 was an American athlete who competed in both the discus and shot put.
Jim Hines
James "Jim" Ray Hines (born September 10, 1946) is a former American track and field athlete who held the 100 m world record for 15 years.
James "Jim" Ray Hines (born September 10, 1946) is a former American track and field athlete who held the 100 m world record for 15 years.
Jim Peters (athlete)
Jim Peters (24 October 1918 in London – 9 January 1999 in Thorpe Bay) was a long-distance runner from England.
Jim Peters (24 October 1918 in London – 9 January 1999 in Thorpe Bay) was a long-distance runner from England.
Jim Ryun
James Ronald ("Jim") Ryun (born April 29, 1947) is an American former track athlete and politician, who was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007, r...
James Ronald ("Jim") Ryun (born April 29, 1947) is an American former track athlete and politician, who was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007, r...
Johan Svanberg
Johan ("John") F. Svanberg (1 May 1881 – 11 September 1957) was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the distance events.
Johan ("John") F. Svanberg (1 May 1881 – 11 September 1957) was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the distance events.
John Akii-Bua
John Akii-Bua (December 3, 1949 – June 20, 1997) was a Ugandan hurdler and the first Olympic champion from his country.
John Akii-Bua (December 3, 1949 – June 20, 1997) was a Ugandan hurdler and the first Olympic champion from his country.
John Kuck
John Henry Kuck (April 27, 1905 – September 21, 1986) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the shot put.
John Henry Kuck (April 27, 1905 – September 21, 1986) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the shot put.
John Mikaelsson
John Frederik Mikaelsson (December 6, 1913 – June 16, 1987) was a Swedish athlete who mainly competed in the 10 kilometer walk.
John Frederik Mikaelsson (December 6, 1913 – June 16, 1987) was a Swedish athlete who mainly competed in the 10 kilometer walk.
John Norton (athlete)
John Kelley Norton (April 16, 1893 – December 28, 1979) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.
John Kelley Norton (April 16, 1893 – December 28, 1979) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.
John Paul Jones (athlete)
John Paul Jones (October 15, 1890 – January 5, 1970) was an American track athlete who set several world records in the mile, including the first mile record to be ratified by the Internat...
John Paul Jones (October 15, 1890 – January 5, 1970) was an American track athlete who set several world records in the mile, including the first mile record to be ratified by the Internat...
John Pennel
John Thomas Pennel (July 25, 1940 – September 26, 1993) was an American pole vaulter, and four-time world record holder.
John Thomas Pennel (July 25, 1940 – September 26, 1993) was an American pole vaulter, and four-time world record holder.
John Powell (athlete)
John Gates Powell (born June 25, 1947) is an American track and field athlete, specifically, a discus thrower.
John Gates Powell (born June 25, 1947) is an American track and field athlete, specifically, a discus thrower.
John Thomas (athlete)
John Curtis Thomas (born 1941-03-03) is an American track and field athlete who set several world records in the high jump using the straddle technique.
John Curtis Thomas (born 1941-03-03) is an American track and field athlete who set several world records in the high jump using the straddle technique.
John Uelses
John Uelses is a retired American pole vaulter and Corporal in the United States Marine Corps who graduated from La Salle University in Philadelphia in 1965.
John Uelses is a retired American pole vaulter and Corporal in the United States Marine Corps who graduated from La Salle University in Philadelphia in 1965.
John van Reenen
John van Reenen (born March 26, 1947) is a graphic artist and retired discus thrower from South Africa, who is best known for setting the world record in the men's discus event in 1975.
John van Reenen (born March 26, 1947) is a graphic artist and retired discus thrower from South Africa, who is best known for setting the world record in the men's discus event in 1975.
John Walker (athlete)
Sir John George Walker, KNZM, CBE, (born 12 January 1952 in Papakura and attended The Manurewa High School) is a former middle distance runner from New Zealand.
Sir John George Walker, KNZM, CBE, (born 12 January 1952 in Papakura and attended The Manurewa High School) is a former middle distance runner from New Zealand.
John Zander
John Adolf Fredrik Zander (January 31, 1890 – June 9, 1967) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
John Adolf Fredrik Zander (January 31, 1890 – June 9, 1967) was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Johnny Hayes
John "Johnny" Joseph Hayes (April 10, 1886 – August 25, 1965) was an American athlete, a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, and winner of the marathon race at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
John "Johnny" Joseph Hayes (April 10, 1886 – August 25, 1965) was an American athlete, a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, and winner of the marathon race at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Josef Doležal
Josef Doležal (12 December 1920 in Příbram – 28 January 1999 in Prague) was a Czechoslovak athlete who competed mainly in the 50 kilometre walk.
Josef Doležal (12 December 1920 in Příbram – 28 January 1999 in Prague) was a Czechoslovak athlete who competed mainly in the 50 kilometre walk.
José Marín
José Marín (Catalan Josep Marín i Sospedra; born January 21, 1950 in El Prat de Llobregat) is a retired Spanish race walker.
José Marín (Catalan Josep Marín i Sospedra; born January 21, 1950 in El Prat de Llobregat) is a retired Spanish race walker.
Jouko Kuha
Jouko Santeri Kuha (born 30 September 1939 in Ranua, Finland) is a former Finnish long-distance runner, who specialized for 3000 metres steeplechase.
Jouko Santeri Kuha (born 30 September 1939 in Ranua, Finland) is a former Finnish long-distance runner, who specialized for 3000 metres steeplechase.
Joyce Smith
Joyce Esther Smith (born Joyce Esther Byatt, 26 October 1937) is a British former long distance runner.
Joyce Esther Smith (born Joyce Esther Byatt, 26 October 1937) is a British former long distance runner.
Jozef Pribilinec
Jozef Pribilinec (born 6 June 1960) is a Slovak athlete who mainly competed in racewalking.
Jozef Pribilinec (born 6 June 1960) is a Slovak athlete who mainly competed in racewalking.
João Carlos de Oliveira
João Carlos de Oliveira, also known as "João do Pulo" (May 28, 1954 – May 17, 1999) was a Brazilian athlete who competed in the triple jump and the long jump.
João Carlos de Oliveira, also known as "João do Pulo" (May 28, 1954 – May 17, 1999) was a Brazilian athlete who competed in the triple jump and the long jump.
Judy Amoore
Judith "Judy" Florence Amoore (born 25 June 1940) is a former Australian runner.
Judith "Judy" Florence Amoore (born 25 June 1940) is a former Australian runner.
Justyna Bąk
Justyna Bąk (born August 1, 1974) is a long-distance runner from Poland, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Justyna Bąk (born August 1, 1974) is a long-distance runner from Poland, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Józef Szmidt
Józef Szmidt (born March 28, 1935 in Miechowitz, Beuthen, Province of Upper Silesia, Germany) is a former Polish athlete.
Józef Szmidt (born March 28, 1935 in Miechowitz, Beuthen, Province of Upper Silesia, Germany) is a former Polish athlete.
József Csermák
József Csermák (February 14, 1932 in Senec, Czechoslovakia – January 14, 2001 in Tapolca) was a Hungarian athlete, who competed in hammer throw.
József Csermák (February 14, 1932 in Senec, Czechoslovakia – January 14, 2001 in Tapolca) was a Hungarian athlete, who competed in hammer throw.
Jānis Daliņš
Jānis Daliņš (November 5, 1904 – June 11, 1978) was a Latvian athlete who competed in race walking.
Jānis Daliņš (November 5, 1904 – June 11, 1978) was a Latvian athlete who competed in race walking.
Karin Balzer
Karin Balzer (née Richert, born June 5, 1938) is a former East German hurdler, one of the best in high hurdles event during the 1960s.
Karin Balzer (née Richert, born June 5, 1938) is a former East German hurdler, one of the best in high hurdles event during the 1960s.
Karin Roßley
Karin Roßley, (née Regel, born 5 April 1957) is a retired East German hurdler, who represented the sports team SC Cottbus.
Karin Roßley, (née Regel, born 5 April 1957) is a retired East German hurdler, who represented the sports team SC Cottbus.
Kate Schmidt
Kate "the great" Schmidt, a native of California and a graduate of UCLA, is a former World Record Holder and three-time (1972, 1976, 1980) Olympian, twice a Bronze Medalist in the javelin throw.
Kate "the great" Schmidt, a native of California and a graduate of UCLA, is a former World Record Holder and three-time (1972, 1976, 1980) Olympian, twice a Bronze Medalist in the javelin throw.
Kayoko Fukushi
Kayoko Fukushi (born 25 March 1982 in Itayanagi, Aomori) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 and 10,000 metres.
Kayoko Fukushi (born 25 March 1982 in Itayanagi, Aomori) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 and 10,000 metres.
Kerry O'Brien (athlete)
Kerry O'Brien (born 17 April 1946) is a former athlete from Australia, who competed in the middle distance events.
Kerry O'Brien (born 17 April 1946) is a former athlete from Australia, who competed in the middle distance events.
Kerry Saxby-Junna
Kerry-Anne Saxby-Junna, born Kerry Saxby (born 2 June 1961), is a retired Australian race walker.
Kerry-Anne Saxby-Junna, born Kerry Saxby (born 2 June 1961), is a retired Australian race walker.
Khalid Khannouchi
Khalid Yusuf Abdurahman Khannouchi (خالد خنّوشي) (born December 22, 1971) is a Moroccan American marathoner.
Khalid Yusuf Abdurahman Khannouchi (خالد خنّوشي) (born December 22, 1971) is a Moroccan American marathoner.
Kjell Isaksson
Kjell Gunnar Isaksson (born February 28, 1948 in Härnösand, Västernorrland, Sweden) is a retired pole vaulter from Sweden, who broke the world record several times in 1972.
Kjell Gunnar Isaksson (born February 28, 1948 in Härnösand, Västernorrland, Sweden) is a retired pole vaulter from Sweden, who broke the world record several times in 1972.
Larry James
George Lawrence "Larry" James (November 6, 1947 – November 6, 2008) was an American track athlete.
George Lawrence "Larry" James (November 6, 1947 – November 6, 2008) was an American track athlete.
Lasse Virén
Lasse Artturi Virén (born July 22, 1949) is a former Finnish long-distance runner, winner of four gold medals at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.
Lasse Artturi Virén (born July 22, 1949) is a former Finnish long-distance runner, winner of four gold medals at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.
Lee Barnes
Lee Stratford Barnes (July 16, 1906 – December 28, 1970) was an American athlete from Utah who competed in the men's pole vault.
Lee Stratford Barnes (July 16, 1906 – December 28, 1970) was an American athlete from Utah who competed in the men's pole vault.
Lee Evans (athlete)
Lee Edward Evans (born February 25, 1947 in Madera, California) is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Lee Edward Evans (born February 25, 1947 in Madera, California) is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Leo Sexton
Leo Joseph Sexton (August 27, 1909 – September 6, 1968) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the shot put.
Leo Joseph Sexton (August 27, 1909 – September 6, 1968) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the shot put.
Leonid Shcherbakov
Leonid Mikhailovich Shcherbakov (Леонид Щербаков) (born 7 April 1927) was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the triple jump.
Leonid Mikhailovich Shcherbakov (Леонид Щербаков) (born 7 April 1927) was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the triple jump.
Leroy Burrell
Leroy Russel Burrell (born February 21, 1967) is a former American athlete who twice set the world record for the 100 meters sprint, setting a time of 9.90 seconds in June 1991.
Leroy Russel Burrell (born February 21, 1967) is a former American athlete who twice set the world record for the 100 meters sprint, setting a time of 9.90 seconds in June 1991.
Liane Winter
Liane Winter (born June 24, 1942) is a former West German long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best at the Bosto...
Liane Winter (born June 24, 1942) is a former West German long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best at the Bosto...
Liu Hongyu
Liu Hongyu (; born January 11, 1975 in Liaoning) is a female Chinese race walker.
Liu Hongyu (; born January 11, 1975 in Liaoning) is a female Chinese race walker.
Lou Jones (athlete)
Louis "Lou" Woodard Jones (January 15, 1932 – February 3, 2006) is an American former athlete, winner of the gold medal in the 4x400 m relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Louis "Lou" Woodard Jones (January 15, 1932 – February 3, 2006) is an American former athlete, winner of the gold medal in the 4x400 m relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Louis de Fleurac
Louis Victor Marie Bonniot de Fleurac (November 19, 1876 – March 20, 1965) was a French athlete.
Louis Victor Marie Bonniot de Fleurac (November 19, 1876 – March 20, 1965) was a French athlete.
Ludvík Daněk
Ludvík Daněk (January 6, 1937 in Blansko – November 15, 1998 in Hutisko-Solanec near Vsetín) was a Czechoslovak discus thrower, who won gold in Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics with a throw...
Ludvík Daněk (January 6, 1937 in Blansko – November 15, 1998 in Hutisko-Solanec near Vsetín) was a Czechoslovak discus thrower, who won gold in Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics with a throw...
Luigi Beccali
Luigi Beccali (19 November 1907 – 29 August 1990) was an Italian athlete, winner of 1500 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Luigi Beccali (19 November 1907 – 29 August 1990) was an Italian athlete, winner of 1500 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Lyudmila Andonova
Lyudmila Andonova (Людмила Андонова, née Zhecheva; born May 6, 1960) is a retired female high jumper from Bulgaria.
Lyudmila Andonova (Людмила Андонова, née Zhecheva; born May 6, 1960) is a retired female high jumper from Bulgaria.
Lyudmila Bragina
Lyudmila Ivanovna Bragina (Людмила Ивановна Брагина) (born 24 July 1943) is a former Soviet middle distance runner.
Lyudmila Ivanovna Bragina (Людмила Ивановна Брагина) (born 24 July 1943) is a former Soviet middle distance runner.
Lyudmila Kondratyeva
Lyudmila Andreyevna Kondratyeva (Людмила Андреевна Кондратьева) (born April 11, 1958 in Shakhty) is a Russian athlete, who competed for the USSR and is the 1980 Olympic 100 m champion.
Lyudmila Andreyevna Kondratyeva (Людмила Андреевна Кондратьева) (born April 11, 1958 in Shakhty) is a Russian athlete, who competed for the USSR and is the 1980 Olympic 100 m champion.
László Tábori
László Tábori (born July 6, 1931 in Košice) is a Hungarian-American former middle- and long-distance runner, best known for equalling the 1500 metres world record and placing 4th in that event a...
László Tábori (born July 6, 1931 in Košice) is a Hungarian-American former middle- and long-distance runner, best known for equalling the 1500 metres world record and placing 4th in that event a...
Mac Wilkins
Maurice ("Mac") Wilkins (born November 15, 1950) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw.
Maurice ("Mac") Wilkins (born November 15, 1950) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw.
Manfred Germar
Manfred ("Manni") Germar (born March 10, 1935 in Cologne) is a West German athlete who mainly competed in sprint events.
Manfred ("Manni") Germar (born March 10, 1935 in Cologne) is a West German athlete who mainly competed in sprint events.
Marc Wright
Marcus Snowell "Marc" Wright (April 21, 1890 – August 5, 1975) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault.
Marcus Snowell "Marc" Wright (April 21, 1890 – August 5, 1975) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault.
Marcello Fiasconaro
Marcello Luigi Fiasconaro (born July 19, 1949) is an Italian-South African athlete, who in 1973 set a world record in the 800 m.
Marcello Luigi Fiasconaro (born July 19, 1949) is an Italian-South African athlete, who in 1973 set a world record in the 800 m.
Margarita Ponomaryova
Margarita Khromova-Ponomaryova (Маргарита Хромова-Пономарева; born June 19, 1963) is a retired hurdler from Russia, best known for setting the world record in the women's 400 metres hurdles in 1984.
Margarita Khromova-Ponomaryova (Маргарита Хромова-Пономарева; born June 19, 1963) is a retired hurdler from Russia, best known for setting the world record in the women's 400 metres hurdles in 1984.
Maria Mutola
Maria de Lurdes Mutola (born October 27, 1972) is a female athlete from Mozambique who has specialized in the 800 m. She was born in Maputo, earning her the suiting nickname of "The Maputo Express.
Maria de Lurdes Mutola (born October 27, 1972) is a female athlete from Mozambique who has specialized in the 800 m. She was born in Maputo, earning her the suiting nickname of "The Maputo Express.
Maria Piątkowska
Maria Piątkowska née Ilwicka, then Chojnacka (born 24 February 1931) is a former Polish sprinter, hurdler, and long jumper.
Maria Piątkowska née Ilwicka, then Chojnacka (born 24 February 1931) is a former Polish sprinter, hurdler, and long jumper.
Maria Vergova-Petkova
Mariya Dimitrova Vergova-Petkova (Мария Димитрова Вергова-Петкова; born November 3, 1950 in Plovdiv) is a retired Bulgarian discus thrower.
Mariya Dimitrova Vergova-Petkova (Мария Димитрова Вергова-Петкова; born November 3, 1950 in Plovdiv) is a retired Bulgarian discus thrower.
Marianne Adam
Marianne Adam (born 19 September 1951 in Luckenwalde, Brandenburg) is a retired shot putter who competed for East Germany in the 1970s.
Marianne Adam (born 19 September 1951 in Luckenwalde, Brandenburg) is a retired shot putter who competed for East Germany in the 1970s.
Marie-Louise Ledru
Marie-Louise Ledru was a French athlete who has been credited as the first woman to race the now-defined marathon distance of 42.195 km.
Marie-Louise Ledru was a French athlete who has been credited as the first woman to race the now-defined marathon distance of 42.195 km.
Marise Chamberlain
Marise Chamberlain (born 5 December 1935 in Christchurch) is a former New Zealand middle distance runner.
Marise Chamberlain (born 5 December 1935 in Christchurch) is a former New Zealand middle distance runner.
Marlies Göhr
Marlies Göhr (born March 21, 1958 in Gera, Thuringia) was an East German athlete, the winner of the 100 m at the inaugural World Championships in 1983.
Marlies Göhr (born March 21, 1958 in Gera, Thuringia) was an East German athlete, the winner of the 100 m at the inaugural World Championships in 1983.
Martin McGrady
Martin McGrady (born April 20, 1946 in Akron, Ohio-April 29, 2006) was an American track and field athlete known primarily for running the now obsolete indoor 600 yard dash.
Martin McGrady (born April 20, 1946 in Akron, Ohio-April 29, 2006) was an American track and field athlete known primarily for running the now obsolete indoor 600 yard dash.
Mary Bowermaster
Mary L. Bowermaster (July 26, 1917 – March 4, 2011) was a Nurse's aide for schools in Butler County, Ohio until a breast cancer diagnosis in 1979.
Mary L. Bowermaster (July 26, 1917 – March 4, 2011) was a Nurse's aide for schools in Butler County, Ohio until a breast cancer diagnosis in 1979.
Mary Decker
Mary Slaney (born Mary Teresa Decker August 4, 1958, Bunnvale, Hunterdon County, New Jersey) is an American former track athlete.
Mary Slaney (born Mary Teresa Decker August 4, 1958, Bunnvale, Hunterdon County, New Jersey) is an American former track athlete.
Mary Rand
Mary Denise Rand, MBE, (née Bignal) (born 10 February 1940) is a former English track-and-field athlete.
Mary Denise Rand, MBE, (née Bignal) (born 10 February 1940) is a former English track-and-field athlete.
Maureen Wilton
Maureen "Mo" Wilton (born November 30, 1953) is a former Canadian long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in t...
Maureen "Mo" Wilton (born November 30, 1953) is a former Canadian long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world best in t...
Maurice Greene (athlete)
Maurice Greene (born July 23, 1974) is a retired American track and field sprinter who specialized in the 100 meters and 200 meters.
Maurice Greene (born July 23, 1974) is a retired American track and field sprinter who specialized in the 100 meters and 200 meters.
Max Herrmann (athlete)
Max Herrmann (March 17, 1885 – January 29, 1915) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Max Herrmann (March 17, 1885 – January 29, 1915) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Mel Sheppard
Melvin Whinfield "Peerless Mel" Sheppard (September 5, 1883 – January 4, 1942) was an American athlete, member of the Irish American Athletic Club and winner of four gold medals at the 190...
Melvin Whinfield "Peerless Mel" Sheppard (September 5, 1883 – January 4, 1942) was an American athlete, member of the Irish American Athletic Club and winner of four gold medals at the 190...
Merry Lepper
Merry Lepper (born circa 1940 to 1943) is a former American long-distance runner from California who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world...
Merry Lepper (born circa 1940 to 1943) is a former American long-distance runner from California who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world...
Mia Gommers
Maria ("Mia") Francisca Philomena Hoogakker-Gommers (born September 26, 1939 in Stein, Limburg) is a former Dutch athlete, who competed mainly in the 800 metres.
Maria ("Mia") Francisca Philomena Hoogakker-Gommers (born September 26, 1939 in Stein, Limburg) is a former Dutch athlete, who competed mainly in the 800 metres.
Michael Larrabee
Michael ("Mike") Denny Larrabee (December 2, 1933 – April 22, 2003) was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Michael ("Mike") Denny Larrabee (December 2, 1933 – April 22, 2003) was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Michel Jazy
Michel Jazy (born June 13, 1936 in Oignies) is a former French middle distance runner, who won the silver medal over 1500 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
Michel Jazy (born June 13, 1936 in Oignies) is a former French middle distance runner, who won the silver medal over 1500 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
Mihaela Melinte
Mihaela Melinte (born March 27, 1975 in Bacău) is a Romanian hammer thrower.
Mihaela Melinte (born March 27, 1975 in Bacău) is a Romanian hammer thrower.
Mikhail Krivonosov
Mikhail Petrovich Krivonosov (Михаи́л Петро́вич Кривоно́сов) (May 1, 1929, Krichev – November 11, 1995 ) was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw.
Mikhail Petrovich Krivonosov (Михаи́л Петро́вич Кривоно́сов) (May 1, 1929, Krichev – November 11, 1995 ) was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw.
Mikhail Shchennikov
Mikhail Anatolyevich Shchennikov (Михаил Анатольевич Щенников, born December 24, 1967) is a Russian race walker.
Mikhail Anatolyevich Shchennikov (Михаил Анатольевич Щенников, born December 24, 1967) is a Russian race walker.
Miki Gorman
Miki ("Michiko") Suwa Gorman (born 1935 in China) was one of America's foremost women's marathoners during the mid 1970s.
Miki ("Michiko") Suwa Gorman (born 1935 in China) was one of America's foremost women's marathoners during the mid 1970s.
Miklós Szabó
Miklós Szabó (6 December 1908 – 3 December 2000) was a Hungarian middle distance runner who held world records over two distances.
Miklós Szabó (6 December 1908 – 3 December 2000) was a Hungarian middle distance runner who held world records over two distances.
Mildred Sampson
Mildred "Millie" Sampson (born February 14, 1933) is a former New Zealand long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world b...
Mildred "Millie" Sampson (born February 14, 1933) is a former New Zealand long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set a world b...
Milly Reuter
Mathilde ("Milly") Emilie Reuter (October 1, 1904 - April 30, 1976) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Mathilde ("Milly") Emilie Reuter (October 1, 1904 - April 30, 1976) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Miruts Yifter
Miruts Yifter (Amharic: ምሩፅ ይፍጠር) born January 1, 1938 or May 15, 1944) is a former Ethiopian athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Miruts Yifter (Amharic: ምሩፅ ይፍጠር) born January 1, 1938 or May 15, 1944) is a former Ethiopian athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Myer Prinstein
Myer (or Meyer) Prinstein (born Mejer Prinsztejn, December 22, 1878 – March 10, 1925) was an American athlete and member of the Irish American Athletic Club who held the ...
Myer (or Meyer) Prinstein (born Mejer Prinsztejn, December 22, 1878 – March 10, 1925) was an American athlete and member of the Irish American Athletic Club who held the ...
Myrtle Cook
Myrtle Alice Cook (also competed as Myrtle McGowan) (January 5, 1902 – March 18, 1985) was a Canadian athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Myrtle Alice Cook (also competed as Myrtle McGowan) (January 5, 1902 – March 18, 1985) was a Canadian athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Nadezhda Chizhova
Nadezhda Vladimirovna Chizhova (Надежда Владимировна Чижова) (born 29 September, 1945 in Usolye-Sibirskoye) is a Soviet shot putter who won three Olympic medals and set seven new world records.
Nadezhda Vladimirovna Chizhova (Надежда Владимировна Чижова) (born 29 September, 1945 in Usolye-Sibirskoye) is a Soviet shot putter who won three Olympic medals and set seven new world records.
Nadezhda Olizarenko
Nadezhda Fyodorovna Olizarenko (Надежда Фёдоровна Олизаренко; born 28 November 1953 in Bryansk, Bryansk Oblast) is a retired athlete, who competed mainly in the 800 metres.
Nadezhda Fyodorovna Olizarenko (Надежда Фёдоровна Олизаренко; born 28 November 1953 in Bryansk, Bryansk Oblast) is a retired athlete, who competed mainly in the 800 metres.
Nadezhda Ryashkina
Nadezhda Ryashkina (Надежда Ряшкина; born January 22, 1967 in Sokol, Vologda Oblast) is a retired female race walker from Russia.
Nadezhda Ryashkina (Надежда Ряшкина; born January 22, 1967 in Sokol, Vologda Oblast) is a retired female race walker from Russia.
Naoto Tajima
Naoto Tajima was a Japanese athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
Naoto Tajima was a Japanese athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
Nelson Prudêncio
Nelson Prudêncio (born April 4, 1944 in Lins, São Paulo) is a retired Brazilian athlete who competed in the triple jump.
Nelson Prudêncio (born April 4, 1944 in Lins, São Paulo) is a retired Brazilian athlete who competed in the triple jump.
Nick Winter
Anthony William ("Nick") Winter (25 August 1894 – 6 May or 7 May 1955) was an Australian athlete, who was born in Brocklesby, New South Wales.
Anthony William ("Nick") Winter (25 August 1894 – 6 May or 7 May 1955) was an Australian athlete, who was born in Brocklesby, New South Wales.
Oleg Fedoseyev
Oleg Georgiyevich Fyodoseyev (Олег Георгиевич Фёдосеев) (born 4 June 1936) is a retired Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the triple jump.
Oleg Georgiyevich Fyodoseyev (Олег Георгиевич Фёдосеев) (born 4 June 1936) is a retired Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the triple jump.
Olga Krishtop
Olga Krishtop (Ольга Криштоп; born 8 October 1957) is a race walker who represented the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Olga Krishtop (Ольга Криштоп; born 8 October 1957) is a race walker who represented the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Olga Kuzenkova
Olga Sergeyevna Kuzenkova (Ольга Сергеевна Кузенкова; born 4 October 1970 in Smolensk) is a Russian athlete, the first woman to throw the hammer more than 70 meters.
Olga Sergeyevna Kuzenkova (Ольга Сергеевна Кузенкова; born 4 October 1970 in Smolensk) is a Russian athlete, the first woman to throw the hammer more than 70 meters.
Osleidys Menéndez
Osleidys Menéndez Sáez (born November 14, 1979 in Martí) is a Cuban athlete competing in the javelin throw.
Osleidys Menéndez Sáez (born November 14, 1979 in Martí) is a Cuban athlete competing in the javelin throw.
Otis Davis
Otis Crandall Davis (born July 12, 1932) is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Otis Crandall Davis (born July 12, 1932) is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Otto Peltzer
Otto Paul Eberhard Peltzer (March 8, 1900 – August 11, 1970) was a German middle distance runner who set world records in the 1920s.
Otto Paul Eberhard Peltzer (March 8, 1900 – August 11, 1970) was a German middle distance runner who set world records in the 1920s.
Otto Röhr
Franz Hermann Otto Röhr (November 22, 1891 – January 8, 1972) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Franz Hermann Otto Röhr (November 22, 1891 – January 8, 1972) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Pam Kilborn
Pamela Kilborn-Ryan, MBE (born 12 August 1939) is a former Australian athlete who set world records as a hurdler.
Pamela Kilborn-Ryan, MBE (born 12 August 1939) is a former Australian athlete who set world records as a hurdler.
Paola Pigni-Cacchi
Paola Pigni-Cacchi (30 December 1945) is a former athlete from Italy, who mainly competed in the 1.500 metres.
Paola Pigni-Cacchi (30 December 1945) is a former athlete from Italy, who mainly competed in the 1.500 metres.
Parry O'Brien
Parry O'Brien (William Parry O'Brien Jr.; January 28, 1932 – April 21, 2007) was an American shot put champion.
Parry O'Brien (William Parry O'Brien Jr.; January 28, 1932 – April 21, 2007) was an American shot put champion.
Pat Matzdorf
Patrick ("Pat") Clifford Matzdorf (born December 26, 1949 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin) is a former high jumper from the United States, who set the world record in the event with a leap of 2.29 metre...
Patrick ("Pat") Clifford Matzdorf (born December 26, 1949 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin) is a former high jumper from the United States, who set the world record in the event with a leap of 2.29 metre...
Patrick Ryan (athlete)
Patrick ("Pat" or "Paddy") James Ryan (4 January 1881 - 13 February 1964) was an Irish hammer thrower who won the Gold medal as a member of the U.S. Olympic team at the 1920 Summer Olympics in A...
Patrick ("Pat" or "Paddy") James Ryan (4 January 1881 - 13 February 1964) was an Irish hammer thrower who won the Gold medal as a member of the U.S. Olympic team at the 1920 Summer Olympics in A...
Patrik Sjöberg
Jan Niklas Patrik Sjöberg (born 5 January 1965 in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland) is a former Swedish high jumper and previous world record holder.
Jan Niklas Patrik Sjöberg (born 5 January 1965 in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland) is a former Swedish high jumper and previous world record holder.
Patti Catalano
Patti Catalano Dillon (née Lyons, April 6, 1953) is a former long-distance runner from the United States who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as havi...
Patti Catalano Dillon (née Lyons, April 6, 1953) is a former long-distance runner from the United States who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as havi...
Paul Cummings
Paul Richard Cummings (5 September 1953 – 17 September 2001) was a world-class middle and long distance runner who held both American and World records from the mile to the marathon.
Paul Richard Cummings (5 September 1953 – 17 September 2001) was a world-class middle and long distance runner who held both American and World records from the mile to the marathon.
Paul Drayton (athlete)
Paul Drayton (May 8, 1939 – March 2, 2010) was an American athlete and winner of a gold medal on the 4 x 100 m relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Paul Drayton (May 8, 1939 – March 2, 2010) was an American athlete and winner of a gold medal on the 4 x 100 m relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Paul Malakwen Kosgei
Paul Malakwen Kosgei (born 22 April 1978 in Marakwet) is a Kenyan long-distance and marathon runner.
Paul Malakwen Kosgei (born 22 April 1978 in Marakwet) is a Kenyan long-distance and marathon runner.
Pavol Blažek
Pavol Blažek (born July 9, 1958) is a retired race walker, who represented Czechoslovakia and later Slovakia in the Olympic Games.
Pavol Blažek (born July 9, 1958) is a retired race walker, who represented Czechoslovakia and later Slovakia in the Olympic Games.
Pedro Pérez
Pedro Pérez Dueñas (born February 23, 1952) is a retired triple jumper from Cuba.
Pedro Pérez Dueñas (born February 23, 1952) is a retired triple jumper from Cuba.
Pekka Päivärinta
Pekka Johannes Päivärinta (born May 4, 1949, in Aura, Finland) is a former Finnish long-distance runner.
Pekka Johannes Päivärinta (born May 4, 1949, in Aura, Finland) is a former Finnish long-distance runner.
Percy Williams
Percy Alfred Williams, OC (May 19, 1908 – November 29, 1982) was a Canadian athlete, winner of the 100 m and 200 m races at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Percy Alfred Williams, OC (May 19, 1908 – November 29, 1982) was a Canadian athlete, winner of the 100 m and 200 m races at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Peter O'Connor
Peter O'Connor (24 October 1872 - 9 November 1957) was an Irish athlete who set a long-standing world record for the long jump and won two Olympic medals in the 1906 Games.
Peter O'Connor (24 October 1872 - 9 November 1957) was an Irish athlete who set a long-standing world record for the long jump and won two Olympic medals in the 1906 Games.
Peter Snell
Sir Peter George Snell, KNZM, MBE (born 17 December 1938 in Opunake) is a former New Zealand athlete, now resident in Texas.
Sir Peter George Snell, KNZM, MBE (born 17 December 1938 in Opunake) is a former New Zealand athlete, now resident in Texas.
Philippe Houvion
Philippe Houvion (born 5 October 1957) is a retired French pole vaulter.
Philippe Houvion (born 5 October 1957) is a retired French pole vaulter.
Pierre Quinon
Pierre Quinon (born February 20, 1962) is a retired pole vaulter from France.
Pierre Quinon (born February 20, 1962) is a retired pole vaulter from France.
Pietro Mennea
Pietro Paolo Mennea (born June 28, 1952) is an Italian former sprinter and politician, who was the 1980 Moscow Olympic 200 meter Champion, and also held the 200 m world record for 17 years.
Pietro Paolo Mennea (born June 28, 1952) is an Italian former sprinter and politician, who was the 1980 Moscow Olympic 200 meter Champion, and also held the 200 m world record for 17 years.
Pyotr Bolotnikov
Pyotr Grigorevich Bolotnikov (Пётр Григорьевич Болотников) (born March 8, 1930) is a former Soviet athlete, one of the world's best stayers of the early 1960s, winner of 10,000 m at the 1960 Sum...
Pyotr Grigorevich Bolotnikov (Пётр Григорьевич Болотников) (born March 8, 1930) is a former Soviet athlete, one of the world's best stayers of the early 1960s, winner of 10,000 m at the 1960 Sum...
Rafer Johnson
Rafer Lewis Johnson (born August 18, 1935) is an American former decathlete and film actor.
Rafer Lewis Johnson (born August 18, 1935) is an American former decathlete and film actor.
Ralph Boston
Ralph Harold Boston (born May 9, 1939 in Laurel, Mississippi) is an American athlete.
Ralph Harold Boston (born May 9, 1939 in Laurel, Mississippi) is an American athlete.
Ralph Doubell
Ralph Douglas Doubell AM (born 11 February 1945) is an Australian former athlete, and gold medallist at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Ralph Douglas Doubell AM (born 11 February 1945) is an Australian former athlete, and gold medallist at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Ralph Rose
Ralph Waldo Rose (March 17, 1885 – October 16, 1913) was an American track and field athlete.
Ralph Waldo Rose (March 17, 1885 – October 16, 1913) was an American track and field athlete.
Ray Norton
Otis Ray Norton (born September 22, 1937 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former American sprinter.
Otis Ray Norton (born September 22, 1937 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former American sprinter.
Raúl González (athlete)
Raúl González Rodríguez (born February 29, 1952) is a retired Mexican race walker.
Raúl González Rodríguez (born February 29, 1952) is a retired Mexican race walker.
Reima Salonen
Reima Untamo Salonen (born November 19, 1955 in Taivassalo) is a retired race walker from Finland, known for winning the gold medal in the men's 50 km Walk event at the 1982 European Championshi...
Reima Untamo Salonen (born November 19, 1955 in Taivassalo) is a retired race walker from Finland, known for winning the gold medal in the men's 50 km Walk event at the 1982 European Championshi...
Renate Stecher
Renate Stecher (born 15 May 1950 in Süptitz) is a German (former East German) athlete and a triple Olympic champion.
Renate Stecher (born 15 May 1950 in Süptitz) is a German (former East German) athlete and a triple Olympic champion.
Rex Cawley
Warren Jay ("Rex") Cawley (born July 6, 1940) is a former American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Warren Jay ("Rex") Cawley (born July 6, 1940) is a former American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Richard Chelimo
Richard Chelimo (24 February 1972 – 15 August 2001) was a Kenyan athlete, and a former world and world junior record holder over 10,000 m. However, he is best known as the silver medalli...
Richard Chelimo (24 February 1972 – 15 August 2001) was a Kenyan athlete, and a former world and world junior record holder over 10,000 m. However, he is best known as the silver medalli...
Richard Rau
Richard Rau (August 26, 1889 – November 6, 1945) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Richard Rau (August 26, 1889 – November 6, 1945) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Rick Wohlhuter
Rick Wohlhuter (born December 23, 1948, St. Charles, Illinois) is an American athlete who competed mainly in the 800 meters.
Rick Wohlhuter (born December 23, 1948, St. Charles, Illinois) is an American athlete who competed mainly in the 800 meters.
Ricky Bruch
Björn Rickard ("Ricky") Bruch (born 2 July 1946 in Örgryte, Gothenburg) is a former Swedish athlete (discus) and actor, who grew up in Skåne, and is a long-time resident of Malmö.
Björn Rickard ("Ricky") Bruch (born 2 July 1946 in Örgryte, Gothenburg) is a former Swedish athlete (discus) and actor, who grew up in Skåne, and is a long-time resident of Malmö.
Rink Babka
Richard "Rink" Aldrich Babka (born September 23, 1936) is a retired American discus thrower.
Richard "Rink" Aldrich Babka (born September 23, 1936) is a retired American discus thrower.
Robert Cloughen
Robert "Bobbie" Cloughen (January 26, 1889, The Bronx, New York – August 7, 1930 in New York) was an American athlete, a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, and a member of the 1908 U.S....
Robert "Bobbie" Cloughen (January 26, 1889, The Bronx, New York – August 7, 1930 in New York) was an American athlete, a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, and a member of the 1908 U.S....
Robert de Castella
Robert Francois de Castella MBE (born 27 February 1957 in Melbourne, Victoria) was a world champion marathon runner.
Robert Francois de Castella MBE (born 27 February 1957 in Melbourne, Victoria) was a world champion marathon runner.
Robert Fowler (athlete)
Robert J. "Bob" Fowler (1882 - after 1981) was an American long-distance runner who is recognized as having set a world's best in the marathon on January 1, 1909 with a time of 2:52:45.4 at the ...
Robert J. "Bob" Fowler (1882 - after 1981) was an American long-distance runner who is recognized as having set a world's best in the marathon on January 1, 1909 with a time of 2:52:45.4 at the ...
Robert Korzeniowski
Robert Korzeniowski (born July 30, 1968 in Lubaczów) is a former Polish racewalker.
Robert Korzeniowski (born July 30, 1968 in Lubaczów) is a former Polish racewalker.
Roger Moens
Roger Moens (born 26 April 1930) was a Belgian athlete.
Roger Moens (born 26 April 1930) was a Belgian athlete.
Roger Rochard
Roger Rochard (born 20 April 1913 in Evreux – February 1993) is a French middle distance runner.
Roger Rochard (born 20 April 1913 in Evreux – February 1993) is a French middle distance runner.
Ron Clarke
Ronald ("Ron") William Clarke (born 21 February 1937 in Victoria) is a former Australian athlete, writer, and current Mayor of the Gold Coast.
Ronald ("Ron") William Clarke (born 21 February 1937 in Victoria) is a former Australian athlete, writer, and current Mayor of the Gold Coast.
Ronaldo da Costa
Ronaldo da Costa (born June 7, 1970 in Descoberto, Brazil) broke the ten-year-old marathon world record in 1998 in Berlin.
Ronaldo da Costa (born June 7, 1970 in Descoberto, Brazil) broke the ten-year-old marathon world record in 1998 in Berlin.
Rudolf Harbig
Rudolf ("Rudi") Harbig (8 November 1913 – 5 March 1944) was a German middle distance runner best known for the 800 metres world record that he set in Milan in 1939.
Rudolf ("Rudi") Harbig (8 November 1913 – 5 March 1944) was a German middle distance runner best known for the 800 metres world record that he set in Milan in 1939.
Rudolf Povarnitsyn
Rudolf Povarnitsyn (Рудольф Поварницын) (born June 13, 1962 in Votkinsk, Udmurtia) is a retired athlete who represented USSR and later Ukraine.
Rudolf Povarnitsyn (Рудольф Поварницын) (born June 13, 1962 in Votkinsk, Udmurtia) is a retired athlete who represented USSR and later Ukraine.
Sabine Busch
Sabine Busch is a retired East German athlete who specialized in the 400 metres and the 400 metres hurdles.
Sabine Busch is a retired East German athlete who specialized in the 400 metres and the 400 metres hurdles.
Sara Simeoni
Sara Simeoni (born April 19, 1953 in Rivoli Veronese, Veneto) is an Italian former high jumper, who won a gold medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics and twice set a world record in the women's high jump.
Sara Simeoni (born April 19, 1953 in Rivoli Veronese, Veneto) is an Italian former high jumper, who won a gold medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics and twice set a world record in the women's high jump.
Saïd Aouita
Saïd Aouita (born November 2, 1959) is a former Moroccan athlete, winner of 5000 meters at the 1984 Summer Olympics, 5000 meters at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics, 3000 meters at the...
Saïd Aouita (born November 2, 1959) is a former Moroccan athlete, winner of 5000 meters at the 1984 Summer Olympics, 5000 meters at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics, 3000 meters at the...
Sebastian Coe
Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe, KBE (born 29 September 1956), often known by his nickname Seb Coe, is an English former athlete and politician.
Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe, KBE (born 29 September 1956), often known by his nickname Seb Coe, is an English former athlete and politician.
Semyon Rzhishchin
Semyon Ivanovich Rzhishchin (Семен Иванович Ржищин) (born 15 February 1933 in Ryazan Oblast; died 27 December 1986) was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre steeple chase.
Semyon Ivanovich Rzhishchin (Семен Иванович Ржищин) (born 15 February 1933 in Ryazan Oblast; died 27 December 1986) was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre steeple chase.
Sergei Popov (athlete)
Sergei Konstantinovich Popov (born September 21, 1930 in Irkutsk) is a retired marathon runner from the Soviet Union, who won the gold medal at the European Championships in Stockholm, Sweden.
Sergei Konstantinovich Popov (born September 21, 1930 in Irkutsk) is a retired marathon runner from the Soviet Union, who won the gold medal at the European Championships in Stockholm, Sweden.
Shirley Strickland
Shirley Barbara Strickland AO, MBE (18 July 1925 – 11 February 2004), later Shirley de la Hunty, was an Australian athlete.
Shirley Barbara Strickland AO, MBE (18 July 1925 – 11 February 2004), later Shirley de la Hunty, was an Australian athlete.
Silvio Cator
Sylvio or Silvio P. Cator (October 9, 1900 – July 21/22, 1952) was a Haitian athlete most successful in the long jump.
Sylvio or Silvio P. Cator (October 9, 1900 – July 21/22, 1952) was a Haitian athlete most successful in the long jump.
Sohn Kee-chung
Sohn Kee-Chung (손기정)(August 29, 1914 – November 15, 2002) became the first medal-winning Korean Olympian, when he won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a membe...
Sohn Kee-Chung (손기정)(August 29, 1914 – November 15, 2002) became the first medal-winning Korean Olympian, when he won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a membe...
Stacy Dragila
Stacy Renée Mikaelsen (born 25 March 1971 in Auburn, California) is an American former pole vaulter.
Stacy Renée Mikaelsen (born 25 March 1971 in Auburn, California) is an American former pole vaulter.
Steve Cram
Stephen "Steve" Cram MBE (born 14 October 1960, in Jarrow, Tyneside, England) is a British retired athlete.
Stephen "Steve" Cram MBE (born 14 October 1960, in Jarrow, Tyneside, England) is a British retired athlete.
Steve Jones (athlete)
Steve Jones (Stephen Henry Jones; born 4 August 1955) is a Welsh athlete and former world marathon record holder.
Steve Jones (Stephen Henry Jones; born 4 August 1955) is a Welsh athlete and former world marathon record holder.
Steve Ovett
Stephen Michael James "Steve" Ovett OBE (born 9 October 1955), is a former middle distance runner from England.
Stephen Michael James "Steve" Ovett OBE (born 9 October 1955), is a former middle distance runner from England.
Suh Yun-bok
Suh Yun-bok (born January 9, 1923) is a former South Korean athlete, who is best known as the winner of the 1947 Boston Marathon.
Suh Yun-bok (born January 9, 1923) is a former South Korean athlete, who is best known as the winner of the 1947 Boston Marathon.
Sun Caiyun
Sun Caiyun 孙彩云 (born July 21, 1973 in Shenzhen) is a former pole vaulter from PR China, who was one of the leading athletes in her discipline in the early 1990s.
Sun Caiyun 孙彩云 (born July 21, 1973 in Shenzhen) is a former pole vaulter from PR China, who was one of the leading athletes in her discipline in the early 1990s.
Svetlana Ulmasova
Svetlana Ulmasova (4 February 1953 – 6 April 2009) was a retired long-distance runner from the Soviet Union and a former world record holder in the women's 3000 metres (outdoor).
Svetlana Ulmasova (4 February 1953 – 6 April 2009) was a retired long-distance runner from the Soviet Union and a former world record holder in the women's 3000 metres (outdoor).
Sydney Maree
Sydney Maree (born 9 September 1956) is a former middle distance runner who competed at the international level in the 1980s.
Sydney Maree (born 9 September 1956) is a former middle distance runner who competed at the international level in the 1980s.
Sydney Wooderson
Sydney Charles Wooderson MBE (30 August 1914 – 21 December 2006), dubbed "The Mighty Atom", was an English athlete whose peak career was in the 1930s and 1940s.
Sydney Charles Wooderson MBE (30 August 1914 – 21 December 2006), dubbed "The Mighty Atom", was an English athlete whose peak career was in the 1930s and 1940s.
Sándor Iharos
Sándor Iharos (March 10, 1930 - January 24, 1996) was a Hungarian distance runner.
Sándor Iharos (March 10, 1930 - January 24, 1996) was a Hungarian distance runner.
Sándor Rozsnyói
Sándor Rozsnyói (born 24 November 1930 in Zalaegerszeg) was a Hungarian athlete, who mainly competed in the 3000 metre steeple chase.
Sándor Rozsnyói (born 24 November 1930 in Zalaegerszeg) was a Hungarian athlete, who mainly competed in the 3000 metre steeple chase.
Taisto Mäki
Taisto Armas Mäki (2 December 1910 – 1 May 1979) was a Finnish long-distance runner - one of the so-called Flying Finns.
Taisto Armas Mäki (2 December 1910 – 1 May 1979) was a Finnish long-distance runner - one of the so-called Flying Finns.
Takayuki Matsumiya
Takayuki Matsumiya (松宮隆行; born 21 February 1980 in Akita) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in marathon races.
Takayuki Matsumiya (松宮隆行; born 21 February 1980 in Akita) is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in marathon races.
Tamara Bykova
Tamara Vladimirovna Bykova (Тамара Владимировна Быкова; born December 21, 1958) is a former Russian track and field athlete and Olympic medal winner.
Tamara Vladimirovna Bykova (Тамара Владимировна Быкова; born December 21, 1958) is a former Russian track and field athlete and Olympic medal winner.
Tamara Press
Tamara Natanovna Press (Тамара Натановна Пресс; Тамара Натанівна Пресс, Tamara Natanivna Press) (born 10 May 1937 in Kharkiv, Ukraine) is a former Soviet shot putter and discus thrower in th...
Tamara Natanovna Press (Тамара Натановна Пресс; Тамара Натанівна Пресс, Tamara Natanivna Press) (born 10 May 1937 in Kharkiv, Ukraine) is a former Soviet shot putter and discus thrower in th...
Tatyana Kazankina
Tatyana Vasilyevna Kazankina (Татья́на Васи́льевна Каза́нкина; born December 17, 1951 in Petrovsk, Saratov Oblast, Russian SFSR) is a Soviet/Russian former runner who set seven wo...
Tatyana Vasilyevna Kazankina (Татья́на Васи́льевна Каза́нкина; born December 17, 1951 in Petrovsk, Saratov Oblast, Russian SFSR) is a Soviet/Russian former runner who set seven wo...
Tatyana Lysenko
Tatyana Viktorovna Lysenko (Татьяна Викторовна Лысенко, born September 17, 1983 in Bataysk) is a Russian hammer thrower.
Tatyana Viktorovna Lysenko (Татьяна Викторовна Лысенко, born September 17, 1983 in Bataysk) is a Russian hammer thrower.
Ted Meredith
James Edwin "Ted" Meredith (November 14, 1891 – November 2, 1957) was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
James Edwin "Ted" Meredith (November 14, 1891 – November 2, 1957) was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Terje Pedersen
Terje Pedersen (born 9 February 1943) is a former Norwegian javelin thrower.
Terje Pedersen (born 9 February 1943) is a former Norwegian javelin thrower.
Terry Albritton
Terence Hillary Albritton (January 14, 1955 – September 1, 2005) was an American athlete, former Shot put world record holder, and coach.
Terence Hillary Albritton (January 14, 1955 – September 1, 2005) was an American athlete, former Shot put world record holder, and coach.
Thane Baker
Walter Thane Baker (born October 4, 1931 in Elkhart, Kansas) is a former American athlete and winner of the gold medal in the 4x100 m relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, w...
Walter Thane Baker (born October 4, 1931 in Elkhart, Kansas) is a former American athlete and winner of the gold medal in the 4x100 m relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, w...
Thomas Conneff
Thomas Conneff (ca. 1866 - 1912) was an amateur American runner who held the amateur record for the fastest mile (4:15 3/5) from 1895 to 1911.
Thomas Conneff (ca. 1866 - 1912) was an amateur American runner who held the amateur record for the fastest mile (4:15 3/5) from 1895 to 1911.
Thure Johansson (athlete)
Thure Johansson (1886 - 1970) was a Swedish long-distance runner who is credited by the International Association of Athletics Federations for setting a world's best of 2:40:34 in the marathon o...
Thure Johansson (1886 - 1970) was a Swedish long-distance runner who is credited by the International Association of Athletics Federations for setting a world's best of 2:40:34 in the marathon o...
Tom Collins (athlete)
Thomas J. "Tom" Collins was an Irish born athlete who became a distance runner after immigrating to the United States.
Thomas J. "Tom" Collins was an Irish born athlete who became a distance runner after immigrating to the United States.
Tom Gage (athlete)
Thomas Lewis "Tom" Gage (May 16, 1943 – July 15, 2010) was an American Hammer Thrower from Billings, Montana.
Thomas Lewis "Tom" Gage (May 16, 1943 – July 15, 2010) was an American Hammer Thrower from Billings, Montana.
Tom Moore (track)
Tom Moore (born April 14, 1914 in Berkeley, California- died May 17, 2002) was a National Track and Field Hall of Fame track and field promoter, known for his decades of service as meet director...
Tom Moore (born April 14, 1914 in Berkeley, California- died May 17, 2002) was a National Track and Field Hall of Fame track and field promoter, known for his decades of service as meet director...
Tommie Smith
Tommie Smith (born June 6, 1944) is an African American former track & field athlete and wide receiver in the American Football League.
Tommie Smith (born June 6, 1944) is an African American former track & field athlete and wide receiver in the American Football League.
Tommy Hampson
Thomas "Tommy" Hampson (28 October 1907 – 4 September 1965) was an English athlete, winner of the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Thomas "Tommy" Hampson (28 October 1907 – 4 September 1965) was an English athlete, winner of the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Tomáš Dvořák
Tomáš Dvořák (born 11 May 1972 in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia) is an athlete from the Czech Republic.
Tomáš Dvořák (born 11 May 1972 in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia) is an athlete from the Czech Republic.
Toru Terasawa
Toru Terasawa is a former Japanese long-distance runner who on February 17, 1963 set a world's best in the marathon with a time of 2:15:16 at the Beppu Marathon.
Toru Terasawa is a former Japanese long-distance runner who on February 17, 1963 set a world's best in the marathon with a time of 2:15:16 at the Beppu Marathon.
Toshiko D'Elia
Toshiko D'Elia (born Toshiko Kishimoto January 2, 1930 in Kyoto, Japan) is an American Masters athletics long distance running legend.
Toshiko D'Elia (born Toshiko Kishimoto January 2, 1930 in Kyoto, Japan) is an American Masters athletics long distance running legend.
Udo Beyer
Udo Beyer (born August 9, 1955) is a former East German track and field athlete who competed in the shot put.
Udo Beyer (born August 9, 1955) is a former East German track and field athlete who competed in the shot put.
Ulf Timmermann
Ulf Timmermann (born 1 November 1962 in East Berlin) is a German shot putter who broke many world records during the 1980s and is the first and one of only two people to ever throw over 23 metre...
Ulf Timmermann (born 1 November 1962 in East Berlin) is a German shot putter who broke many world records during the 1980s and is the first and one of only two people to ever throw over 23 metre...
Valdas Kazlauskas
Valdas Kazlauskas (born February 23, 1958 in the Vilnius, USSR) is a retired male racewalker and athletics coach from Lithuania.
Valdas Kazlauskas (born February 23, 1958 in the Vilnius, USSR) is a retired male racewalker and athletics coach from Lithuania.
Valeriy Brumel
Valeriy Nikolayevich Brumel (Валерий Николаевич Брумель), 14 April 1942 – 26 January 2003) was a Soviet Olympic athlete.
Valeriy Nikolayevich Brumel (Валерий Николаевич Брумель), 14 April 1942 – 26 January 2003) was a Soviet Olympic athlete.
Valeriy Spitsyn
Valeriy Anatolyevich Spitsyn (Валерий Анатольевич Спицын; born December 5, 1965 in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk) is a retired male race walker from Russia.
Valeriy Anatolyevich Spitsyn (Валерий Анатольевич Спицын; born December 5, 1965 in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk) is a retired male race walker from Russia.
Vali Ionescu
Vali Ionescu-Constantin (born August 31, 1960) is a retired long jumper from Romania.
Vali Ionescu-Constantin (born August 31, 1960) is a retired long jumper from Romania.
Valmir Nunes
Valmir Nunes (born January 16, 1964) is a Brazilian runner.
Valmir Nunes (born January 16, 1964) is a Brazilian runner.
Vera Nikolić
Vera Nikolić (Serbian Cyrillic: Вера Николић; born September 23, 1948 in Grabovica near Despotovac, Yugoslavia) is a former Serbian track and field athlete and coach.
Vera Nikolić (Serbian Cyrillic: Вера Николић; born September 23, 1948 in Grabovica near Despotovac, Yugoslavia) is a former Serbian track and field athlete and coach.
Viktor Saneyev
Viktor Saneyev (ვიქტორ სანეევი, Виктор Данилович Санеев) (born October 3, 1945 in Sukhumi) is a retired triple jumper, who competed internationally for the USSR and won four Olympic medals; thre...
Viktor Saneyev (ვიქტორ სანეევი, Виктор Данилович Санеев) (born October 3, 1945 in Sukhumi) is a retired triple jumper, who competed internationally for the USSR and won four Olympic medals; thre...
Viljo Heino
Viljo ("Ville") Akseli Heino (March 1, 1914 – September 15, 1998) was a Finnish athlete who held the world record for the 10,000 metres event from August 25, 1944 to June 11, 1949 and agai...
Viljo ("Ville") Akseli Heino (March 1, 1914 – September 15, 1998) was a Finnish athlete who held the world record for the 10,000 metres event from August 25, 1944 to June 11, 1949 and agai...
Vilma Bardauskienė
Vilhelmina "Vilma" Bardauskienė (born June 15, 1953) is a former long jumper from Lithuania, who represented the Soviet Union in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Vilhelmina "Vilma" Bardauskienė (born June 15, 1953) is a former long jumper from Lithuania, who represented the Soviet Union in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Violet Piercy
Violet Piercy was an English long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set the first women's world best in the marathon on Octobe...
Violet Piercy was an English long-distance runner who is recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations as having set the first women's world best in the marathon on Octobe...
Viorica Viscopoleanu
Viorica Viscopoleanu (née Belmega, born August 8, 1939) is a Romanian athlete who competed mainly in the long jump.
Viorica Viscopoleanu (née Belmega, born August 8, 1939) is a Romanian athlete who competed mainly in the long jump.
Vladimir Kanaykin
Vladimir Kanaykin (born 21 March 1985 in Mordvinian ASSR) is a Russian race walker.
Vladimir Kanaykin (born 21 March 1985 in Mordvinian ASSR) is a Russian race walker.
Vladimir Kuts
Vladimir Petrovich Kuts (Владимир Петрович Куц) (February 7, 1927 – August 16, 1975) was a Soviet long distance runner.
Vladimir Petrovich Kuts (Владимир Петрович Куц) (February 7, 1927 – August 16, 1975) was a Soviet long distance runner.
Vladimir Yashchenko
Vladimir Ilyich Yashchenko (Владимир Ильич Ященко) or Volodymyr Yashchenko (Володимир Ященко) (12 January 1959 – 30 November 1999) was a member of the USSR natio...
Vladimir Ilyich Yashchenko (Владимир Ильич Ященко) or Volodymyr Yashchenko (Володимир Ященко) (12 January 1959 – 30 November 1999) was a member of the USSR natio...
Volodymyr Holubnychy
Volodymyr Stepanovych Holubnychy (Володимир Степанович Голубничий, born 2 June 1936) was a Ukrainian race walker who competed for the Soviet Union.
Volodymyr Stepanovych Holubnychy (Володимир Степанович Голубничий, born 2 June 1936) was a Ukrainian race walker who competed for the Soviet Union.
Walter George (athlete)
Walter Goodall George (9 September 1858 – 4 June 1943) was a nineteenth century British runner from Calne who after setting numerous world records as an amateur, went professional in part ...
Walter Goodall George (9 September 1858 – 4 June 1943) was a nineteenth century British runner from Calne who after setting numerous world records as an amateur, went professional in part ...
Wang Yan (athlete)
Wang Yan (; born May 3, 1971 in Liaoning) is a Chinese race walker, who won the bronze medal over 10 km at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
Wang Yan (; born May 3, 1971 in Liaoning) is a Chinese race walker, who won the bronze medal over 10 km at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
Wendy Brown (athlete)
Wendy Renee Brown (born January 28, 1966) is a retired heptathlete and triple jumper from the United States.
Wendy Renee Brown (born January 28, 1966) is a retired heptathlete and triple jumper from the United States.
Wilhelm Dörr
Wilhelm "Willy" Dörr (December 7, 1881 – April 4, 1955) was a German track and field athlete and tug of war competitor who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics.
Wilhelm "Willy" Dörr (December 7, 1881 – April 4, 1955) was a German track and field athlete and tug of war competitor who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics.
William Robbins (athlete)
William Corbett "W.C." Robbins (born August 9, 1885, date of death unknown) was an American athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club.
William Corbett "W.C." Robbins (born August 9, 1885, date of death unknown) was an American athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club.
William Sigei
William Cheruiyot Sigei (born October 11, 1969 in Chebeing'o village, just outside of Kapsimotwo village, Bomet, Kenya) is a former Kenyan long-distance runner who won the IAAF World Cross Count...
William Cheruiyot Sigei (born October 11, 1969 in Chebeing'o village, just outside of Kapsimotwo village, Bomet, Kenya) is a former Kenyan long-distance runner who won the IAAF World Cross Count...
Wolfgang Nordwig
Wolfgang Nordwig (born 27 August 1943) is a former East German pole vaulter who won gold at the 1972 Summer Olympics with a clearance of 5.50 m (18'½").
Wolfgang Nordwig (born 27 August 1943) is a former East German pole vaulter who won gold at the 1972 Summer Olympics with a clearance of 5.50 m (18'½").
Wolfgang Schmidt
Wolfgang Schmidt (born 16 January 1954) is a former German track and field athlete who competed for East Germany at the 1976 Summer Olympics and won the silver medal in the discus throw.
Wolfgang Schmidt (born 16 January 1954) is a former German track and field athlete who competed for East Germany at the 1976 Summer Olympics and won the silver medal in the discus throw.
Yan Hong
Yan Hong (born 23 October 1966) is a retired Chinese race walker.
Yan Hong (born 23 October 1966) is a retired Chinese race walker.
Yasuo Ikenaka
Yasuo Ikenaka was a Japanese long-distance runner who is credited by the International Association of Athletics Federations for setting a world's best in the marathon on April 3, 1935.
Yasuo Ikenaka was a Japanese long-distance runner who is credited by the International Association of Athletics Federations for setting a world's best in the marathon on April 3, 1935.
Yordanka Blagoeva
Yordanka Blagoeva (Йорданка Благоева) (born 19 January 1947) is a Bulgarian athlete who competed mainly in the High Jump.
Yordanka Blagoeva (Йорданка Благоева) (born 19 January 1947) is a Bulgarian athlete who competed mainly in the High Jump.
Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak
Zdzisław Ludwik Krzyszkowiak (born August 3, 1929 – March 23, 2003) was a Polish athlete, winner of 3000 metre steeplechase at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Zdzisław Ludwik Krzyszkowiak (born August 3, 1929 – March 23, 2003) was a Polish athlete, winner of 3000 metre steeplechase at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Zhang Linli
Zhang Linli (born 6 March 1973) is a retired Chinese long-distance runner who set world class times in events ranging from 1500m up to the Marathon.
Zhang Linli (born 6 March 1973) is a retired Chinese long-distance runner who set world class times in events ranging from 1500m up to the Marathon.
Zhu Jianhua
Zhu Jianhua (; born 29 May 1963) is a retired Chinese high jumper.
Zhu Jianhua (; born 29 May 1963) is a retired Chinese high jumper.
Zola Budd
Zola Pieterse, better known by her maiden name of Zola Budd (born 26 May 1966 in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa), is a former Olympic track and field competitor who, in less...
Zola Pieterse, better known by her maiden name of Zola Budd (born 26 May 1966 in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa), is a former Olympic track and field competitor who, in less...