Gert Potgieter
Gert Potgieter was born on April 16, 1937. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Gert Potgieter
Gerhardus Cornelius Potgieter (born 16 April 1937 in Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa) is a retired South African Track and field athletics competitor, primarily known for the 400-metre and 440-yard hurdles. His innovation was to run 14 steps between the hurdles (alternating legs at each). For perspective, 1980's legend Edwin Moses' innovation was to run 13 steps. Former world record holder Kevin Young was able to achieve 12 steps between some hurdles. He did participate in the 1956 Summer Olympics at the age of 19 and was in third position until he fell over the final hurdle, ultimately…