Let's make this birthday one to remember.

75 years old (Born on July 22, 1949)

Happy Birthday, Lasse Virén! You're the only runner we know who can fall mid-race and still win Olympic gold. Your legendary victories in Munich 1972—where you not only took home two gold medals but also set a world record after tumbling onto the track—remain unmatched feats of athleticism (and gravity-defying resilience).

Then came Montreal 1976, where your double-gold repeat proved that lightning does indeed strike twice—or perhaps it's just Finnish determination at its finest. May your birthday be as enduringly impressive as those unforgettable final laps; here's hoping no one expects you to run today unless there's cake waiting at the finish line!