Archive for February, 2011
Dueling records: Two claim M75 American indoor best in shot put
The M75 throwers are on fire! Two old hands exceeded the listed American indoor shot put record in the same age group in the past two weeks. Jim Oglesby of Kissimmee, Florida, tossed the 4-kilogram shot 13.18 meters (43-3) on Jan. 30 at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville. “This betters the indoor American Record […]
February 20, 2011
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Dave Clingan turning the page, ceases calendar role on mcom
This website is 15 years old this month. Happy birthday to us! But with age comes change, and a big one has arrived. Dave Clingan — my partner in crime since 1999 (when we combined two sites and registered the domain name) — has decided to bow out of what we affectionately call mcom. He […]
February 18, 2011
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Anyone entered at Albuquerque indoor nationals who lives in area?
Hi, folks. In the interests of better media coverage of indoor nationals, I’d like to hear about any athletes entered who live in or near Albuquerque. We already know that Patricia Porter, the high jump Olympian, is an Albu resident, but we’re looking for other names to feed the local press. If you’re shy, just […]
February 18, 2011
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Straddler Sauers ties American indoor record in M60 high jump
Not everything righteous and good happens in Southern California. The Southeast has its masters moments, too. Our friend Bill Daprano writes from Atlanta about some recent record-setting. “James Sauers, who had been recruited by the meet’s namesake, University of Florida track coach Jimmy Carnes, tied the (American) masters indoor record in the (M60) high jump […]
February 17, 2011
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Olympic champ Al Joyner entered in M50 triple jump at nationals
In viewing entries at Albuquerque masters nationals, I came across two Olympians. One is old reliable Patricia Porter, the 1988 Seoul high jumper. The other is a welcome surprise: Al Joyner. In 2006, he entered masters indoor nationals but didn’t show. This year, under the name of M50 Alfrederick Joyner, he’s entered in the 60-meter […]
February 15, 2011
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Jeff Laynes finally 40 — and ready to do serious sprint damage
Here’s all you need to know about the M40 sprint landscape in 2011: Jeff Laynes. After years of elite action, especially over 60 meters, Jeff is ready to rocket as an M40. He turned the big four-oh in October. Although his name doesn’t appear in the entry lists for New Mexico masters nationals, he’s in […]
February 15, 2011
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WMA world records still train wreck: 1500/mile bests mashed up
Guess what, stat-mavens! We have a rare instance of not one but two women’s age-group records being the same in the 1500 and mile! Don’t believe me? Check out the latest update of the world outdoor records page on the official site—World Masters Athletics. Yeah, yeah. I know. It’s just a booger mistake. But when […]
February 14, 2011
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Messages of love pour in for Michael Waller after loss of his wife
Michael Waller’s Facebook page shares some very sad news—the loss of his wife, Vanessa. He wrote Saturday: “Hey all, thanks for your prayers and cares. My lovely wife has gone on to be with the Lord.” Vanessa was active in Christ Life Center Church in Tacoma, Washington, and also had a TV show. Michael’s wall […]
February 13, 2011
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Jerry Smartt’s wise use of shopping cart and tire on snowy day
Jerry Smartt, the Soviet-USA distancer of the 1950s, is now on the cusp of turning 80. And he’s still putting the hammer down (if not the sickle) near his home in Warsaw, Missouri. He shared some shots of his creative way of training in scary cold weather. (This one is the best.) Find a parking […]
February 12, 2011
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Alisa Harvey sets WR for indoor 800 as Navy girl’s pacesetter
Alisa Harvey’s record rampage continues. She reports that she ran tonight (Thursday) at the Naval Academy’s Sweetheart Multi-Mix Meet. “I ran 2:14.38 for second place. I broke the Masters W45 American Record (formerly 2:20.99 by Lesley Chaplin-Swann). (In fact, she beat the listed world record as well: 2:16.3.) I ran 63 seconds for the first […]
February 10, 2011
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