Athletes born on February 29

Take a focused look at the athletes born on February 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1936 Henri Richard

  Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens and holds the record for most Stanley Cup wins in NHL history...

• 1992 Jessica Long

  Jessica Long is a renowned Paralympic swimmer who has won 23 Paralympic medals and set multiple world records, becoming an inspirational...