Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on October 31, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Frank Shorter! You're the man who single-handedly convinced America that running wasn't just for catching buses or escaping chores. Your Olympic gold in Munich (1972) and silver in Montreal (1976) didn't just earn medals—they sparked a nationwide craze of short shorts, sweatbands, and weekend warriors pounding pavement.

Thanks to you, millions discovered jogging as both sport and therapy—though some still blame you every time their knees creak climbing stairs. On your special day, may your pace be steady, your cake carb-loaded, and remember: age is merely counting laps around life's track—and you're clearly winning!