The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 9th October
1955: Steve Ovett, 1980 Olympic 800 metres champion, is born (celebrates 57th birthday).
1975: Ex-Newcastle striker Mark Viduka is born (celebrates 37th birthday).
1981: Catalan Dragons stand-off Leon Pryce is born (celebrates 31st birthday).
1982: Bradford Bulls centre Chev Walker is born (celebrates 30th birthday).
