Athletes born on May 9

Take a focused look at the athletes born on May 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1928 Pancho Gonzalez

  Pancho Gonzalez was an American tennis player renowned for his powerful serve and dominance during the 1950s and early 1960s. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, Gonzalez won multiple Grand Slam titles and was the world No. 1 professional player for eight years. His athleticism, competitiveness, and longevity in the sport made him a legendary … [bio]

• 1968 Marie-José Perec

  Legendary French sprinter who won multiple Olympic gold medals in 200m and 400m events, dominating track and field in the 1990s.