Archive for August, 2012
Vaulter Jerry Cahill on upswing after his double lung transplant
Rob Jerome graciously writes: “Thought you might like this update on NYC Masters Pole Vaulter Jerry Cahill 3 months after a double lung transplant due to cystic fibrosis. Inspirational guy. Already back to running.” Rob shared link to video, which has the description: “For 56 years, Jerry Cahill has courageously battled cystic fibrosis while awaiting […]
August 28, 2012
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Names sought for Senior Olympics story in U-T San Diego
U-T San Diego, which used to be known as The San Diego Union-Tribune, aims to feature some entrants in the upcoming San Diego Senior Games. Rather than reads minds, I’d like your help in identifying athletes with interesting stories who might not be familiar to U-T readers. (Sorry, Rita and Nadine.) If you’re entering the […]
August 27, 2012
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Russian claims M60 world record in high jump at Eurovets
Milers may dispute this, but I think 2012 may become known as Year of the High Jumper in masters track. Latest evidence was posted on the Eurovets website: “Vladimir Kuntsevich from Russia jumped to a new world record [last] Monday morning [at the just-ended European masters championships]. The Russian athlete practiced in High Jump (age […]
August 27, 2012
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NFS rule could make a comeback; see Joe Johnston proposal
M65 sprinter-jumper Joe Johnston wants a no-false-start rule in masters track — just like the IAAF elites. In fact, he writes that he’s made a proposal to the USATF national convention in November to that effect. See below. But this is probably a losing cause, since the NFS rule was tossed a decade ago after […]
August 24, 2012
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Pete Magill goes over to the Dark Side: plans his first marathon
Pete Magill, M50 road/track legend, tells Runner’s World that he’s tired of being dissed for not running the 26.2-mile distance. So he’s announced he’ll run in the USATF Masters Marathon Championships in October. That’s at the Twin Cities Marathon. Pete says: “I’m really tired of my neighbor, who’s run 5:30 or 6:00 for the marathon, […]
August 23, 2012
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Carol Finsrud claims 3 of 5 American records set at throws champs
George Mathews graciously writes: “Five American Records Set at USA Masters Throws Champions at West Seattle Stadium Seattle, Washington. On August 18th and 19th in a national championship which attracted 69 athletes from all over the Unites States, Carol Finsrud of Lockhart, Texas, set 3 American records. In the women’s 55-59 age group she broke the […]
August 20, 2012
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Carlo Thränhardt crushes legendary world record in high jump
Dragutin Topic goes 7-5 3/4 at 41. Jamie Nieto goes 7-7 at 35. Now indoor specialist Carlo Thränhardt — aka the Jim Barrineau of Europe — has joined the 2012 record parade by clearing a WR 1.87 meters (6-1 1/2) Friday at the annual flopfest at Eberstadt, Germany. Oh, and did we mention Carlo is […]
August 18, 2012
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Lorraine Jasper of Athena TC takes top prize at Philly pentathlon
Throwers have pentathlons, so why not runners? That’s the theory behind the third annual Greater Philadelphia Runners Pentathlon held August 12 at Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. The club reports: “Lorraine Jasper of Athena Track Club led from the first event, 3000, and was never seriously challenged after placing close second in the two […]
August 16, 2012
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Kettrell Berry hears teen’s molest accusations, is ordered to trial
World-class long sprinter Kettrell Berry, who last competed in 2011, appeared in a San Diego courtroom this morning and heard testimony from a 16-year-old former student at a school where he was an assistant principal. The court heard her account in the molestation case, and the judge ordered him to trial. Kettrell, 49, denies the […]
August 15, 2012
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Olympians galore on track for Eurovets meet in GerPolCzech
Led by Germany, with 1,400 entrants, the biggest (and probably best) masters track meet this year will be the European Masters Championships starting this weekend in what they’re calling the tri-border region of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. More than 4,800 age-groupers from 38 nations will compete Aug. 16-25, including a bunch of Olympians […]
August 14, 2012
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