Italian long-distance runner who won the 1956 Olympic gold medal in the women's 80m hurdles and set multiple world records in the 1950s.
Born in 1897
A Finnish running legend, known for dominating distance running in the 1920s, winning 12 Olympic medals and setting 22 official world records.
Born in 1922
A Czech long-distance runner who won four Olympic gold medals and set multiple world records, known for his intense training methods and dominance in the 1940s and 1950s.
Born in 1918
A Dutch track and field athlete who dominated the 1948 Olympics, winning four gold medals and setting multiple world records in sprinting and long jump events.
68 Years Old
American middle- and long-distance runner who won numerous championships and set multiple records, including the 1500m and 3000m world records. Known for her fierce competitiveness and rivalry with Zola Budd.
70 Years Old
A Norwegian long-distance runner who won numerous championships, including four World Cross Country titles, and set multiple world records in the 1980s.
72 Years Old
A pioneering female distance runner who won multiple world championships and set numerous records, inspiring generations of women to take up running.
68 Years Old
A Portuguese long-distance runner who won multiple Olympic and European championships, setting numerous records in the women's marathon. She is a pioneer for women's athletics in Portugal.
69 Years Old
Won the 1984 Olympic gold medal in the inaugural women's marathon, setting a world record and paving the way for future female distance runners.