Archive for August, 2010
Eurovets claim 15 world records at their Hungary championships
Andrea Benatti reports on the Italian track site Web Atletica that 15 world age-group records were set at the European Veterans Athletics Championships last month in NyĂreygháza, Hungary. See the list. But aside from reporting that nobody failed a drug test, the official Eurovets website has little to say about these amazing results. No summary […]
August 17, 2010
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Wally Dashiell dances away with two American records in Maryland
Jerry Bookin-Weiner reports three American records over the weekend at the Maryland Senior Olympics — Audrey Lary’s W75 weight throw of 10.50 (better than a pending record by Gloria Krug at the throws meet in Lisle) and two great marks by W85 Wally Dashiell (who is profiled here). Wally threw the 12-pound weight 5.91 (old […]
August 16, 2010
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Proof positive that Dave and Trish tied the knot: the wedding video!
The minister called everyone close to the stage. Organ music started, playing “Here comes the bride.” And Dave Clingan escorted his gorgeous partner, Tricia Snell, to the front. Here’s my video of the ceremony. It was shot with a modest Flip video camera set on a cute little tripod about 6 inches high. Thankfully, the […]
August 15, 2010
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Love is real: Dave Clingan weds before hundreds of friends
Dave Clingan, my partner in crime, found a new partner for life last night. He married Tricia Snell. Nearly 200 friends and family members celebrated their marriage with hoots, cheers and flash photos galore. Masters running buddies Rich Burns and Pete Magill also attended, and Bill Donahue of Portland, the freelance writer who brought Tricia […]
August 15, 2010
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There outta be a law? Pitch some to USATF for annual meeting
Jimmy Stuart of the USATF Officials Universe writes: “2010 is a Rule Change Year for USATF. If you would like to submit a rule change, now is the time to do so. The format and instructions for submitting a rule change are outlined in Article 21-E of the USATF Bylaws and are included below for […]
August 14, 2010
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SoCal TC issues press release to boast of Sacramento title
I wasn’t going to mention the club champion from Sacramento nationals, but I couldn’t resist riffing on this curiosity: SoCal Track Club just sent a press release to announce its latest outdoor title. Check out this version. It starts: “MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — The SoCal Track Club won the USA Masters Track […]
August 13, 2010
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Aussie masters track site offers folks a piece of the blogging pie
Geoff Bramley of Brisbane continues to add cool features to his website. Latest news is that you can register to be a blogger for his Aussie-centric site. Geoff writes: “Masters Athletics.info website has introduced a Blogging section into the website. You can be kept up to date on the latest changes to the website here. […]
August 12, 2010
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Neni Lewis leads heavy assault on records at Lisle throws nationals
At least three world records and 10 additional American records were set over the weekend at the USATF Masters Throws Championships in Lisle, Illinois — site of our 2012 masters outdoor nationals. Neni Lewis, whose W50 hammer records this season are now legend, placed herself squarely in contention for USATF Masters Athlete of the Year […]
August 11, 2010
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Sacramento LOC ‘learned a lot of little things’ for 2011 worlds
Sacramento organizers of worlds next July have put the best spin on 2010 nationals, writing: “Sacramento’s test run is complete, and the results bode well for the 2011 World Masters Athletics Outdoor Championships.” (The whole report is here.) Meet entry booklet also is posted here, and it includes a day-to-day schedule. The LOC also confirms […]
August 10, 2010
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Keith Bateman’s goals: WR’s at every distance from 1500 to 10K
M55 supermiler Keith Bateman of Australia says he probably won’t enter Sacramento worlds next year. Not because of potential 1500 rival Rich Burns. “(I) would love to meet and race Rich,” Keith says. But the 2011 meet poses a problem: “Too expensive for me at the moment.” In any case, Keith graciously replied to my […]
August 9, 2010
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