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Birthdays - May 16

Image: Alonso: Turns 31 today

The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 16th May

1952: Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut, who won three gold medals and a silver at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, is born (celebrates 59th birthday). 1969: American 400 metre runner Steve Lewis, who won three Olympic golds and one silver, is born (celebrates 42nd birthday). 1976: Former Bradford and Wigan rugby league full-back Michael Withers is born (celebrates 35th birthday). 1980: Mikel Alonso, Basque midfielder who had spell at Bolton, is born (celebrates 31st birthday).