Archive for February, 2007
NMN publisher issues meet-schedule correction
Randy Sturgeon, publisher of National Masters News, writes that he made a meet-schedule mistake in the February issue. Randy says, “The meet is the East Regional Masters Indoor Track and Field Meet. It is on Saturday, March 10th at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. One can enter at www.mausatf.org or contact Ray Feick, the East […]
February 10, 2007
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Ottey takes record lower! Runs 60 in 7.30 in Leipzig
Merlene Ottey won’t stop overachieving. Last night in Leipzig, she ran 60 meters in 7.30 seconds, bettering her recent W45 world indoor record of 7.36. Then Merlene took third in last night’s final in 7.36, finishing behind a pair of Poles, according to a report posted on the T&FN message board. Wonder what 46-year-old lady […]
February 10, 2007
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Authors unveil new edition of book on masters track
I’m half-Polish, so I have a special interest in the latest work of authors Krzysztof Kusy and Jacek Zielinski. The Eurovets Web site says the Polish pair have issued a new edition of a book called “Masters Athletics.” Oops, I wasn’t aware of the old edition. In any case, I’m hoping to get a copy […]
February 9, 2007
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Third indoor WR for Martin: W55 best at 800 meters
Break up Kathy Martin! The former USATF Masters Athlete of the Year has notched her third world indoor record this season. A month after taking down the W55 indoor mile world record and two weeks after seizing the indoor 3K record, Kathy tonight beat the listed W55 world age-group indoor record for 800 meters at […]
February 8, 2007
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Tardy news: Flo Meiler raises W70 world vault record
National Masters News this month lists world and American indoor records. But scratch the W70 vault mark. On page 25, the listed indoor WR is 2.09 (6-10 1/4) by Leonore McDaniels in April 1998. But two pages later, under the Dartmouth Relays results, we see Flo Meiler jumped 2.11 (6-11) on January 5, 2007. I […]
February 8, 2007
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Hartwig soars again — but hints of retirement at age 40
Say it ain’t so! M39 and counting, Jeff Hartwig has been quoted as saying, “I guess this will be my last indoor season, so I am just enjoying it.” At least he’s winning. Jeff was listed as 39 years 136 days on Tuesday when he won the vault at a meet in DĂĽsseldorf. He tied […]
February 8, 2007
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Update on German claims of mass masters doping
Stefan Waltermann to the rescue. German-born and American-naturalized, Stefan has provided a summary of the German masters doping accusations. Stefan writes: “Dr. Clemens Prokop is the president of the German Track & Field Association, or DLV. The German Parliament, or Bundestag, has a sport committee overseeing and/or tracking developments in all sports in Germany. On […]
February 7, 2007
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New National Masters News stumbles out of blocks
February’s edition of National Masters News, speeding to mailboxes around the country, is the first under new management. Lots of changes. New headline font (Optima Extra Black.) New body type (bigger, easier to read). Much better photography (action shots instead of: “Hey, everyone, line up and smile!”) And best of all — news that’s news […]
February 7, 2007
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Hurdler’s dream comes true: Nationals to have shuttles
M45 Jeff Davison isn’t an elite hurdler. Breaking 20 seconds in the 110s is par for his course. But he’s done something rarely accomplished in masters history — persuaded USATF and meet brass to introduce a new event at nationals. In this case, it’s the shuttle hurdles relay. Jeff writes: “The 2007 USATF National Masters […]
February 6, 2007
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Millrose recap from manager of winning women’s team
Julie Hayden of the Athena Track Club didn’t run in her team’s victory in the 4Ă—4 at the Millrose Games last Friday. But she reports: “Even though as the alternate I didn’t get to run, it was a wonderful opportunity and experience. I sincerely hope that the women’s masters relay remains part of the Millrose […]
February 5, 2007
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