Archive for October, 2012

Dan Bulkley doubles in 50, 200 at Huntsman Games — at age 95

Cindi Blevins, meet director at the Huntsman World Senior Games, says she has seen enough. She’s quitting her gig after 10 years. But she’s not angry. She’s just envious. She writes: “After 10 years as Director for Track and Field, I am retiring to return to competing. (Yay, I am 51!) It has been a […]

October 9, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  3 Comments

Here are Day 1 results from Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah

Cindi Blevins, track & field director at the Huntsman World Senior Games, graciously shares results from Day 1 of the three=day meet at Snow Canyon High School in St. George, Utah. Events include high jump, long jump and our old favorite standing long jump. Also posted here are results from the javelin, shot put and […]

October 8, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  5 Comments

Kathy Bergen, Thad Wilson make ‘Age’ issue of ESPN Magazine

At least Kathy Bergen and Thad Wilson of Southern California didn’t have to pose nude. That’s how Phil Raschker graced an inside page of the ESPN magazine two years ago, which we noted. Also shown (in some editions) are Magdalena Kuehne and M90 multi-eventer Julian Myers. But sprinter/jumper Kathy at 72 and hurdler Thad at […]

October 4, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  8 Comments

M75 Bob Lida after IAAF Best Master season: Still aims for sub-27

After hearing that my fellow Jayhawk Bob Lida had been named IAAF Best Master, I shot him some questions, and one response stands out. He’s not satisfied with his speed, especially in the 200. He wrote me: “I think l left something in the tank last year. I have been feeling good and my training […]

October 1, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  6 Comments