births
August 31, 1955
Edwin Moses, American hurdler
Edwin Moses
Edwin Corley Moses is an American former hurdler who won gold medals in the 400 m hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics. Between 1977 and 1987, Moses won 107 consecutive finals and set the world record in the event four times. In addition to his running achievements, Moses was also an innovative reformer in the areas of Olympic eligibility and drug testing. In 2000, he was elected the first Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy, an international service organization of world-class athletes.
August 31
August 31 is the 243rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 122 days remain until the end of the year.