Archive for January, 2015
Genetic testing for masters? Perhaps it can help avert injuries
We know fast-twitch muscles make sprinters and slow-twitchers are distance types. It’s also obvious that you want to pick parents who live a long time. But can genetic testing give you a leg up as well? British sprinter Craig Pickering says yes. Writing in Athletics Weekly, Craig argues: “It is worth reiterating here that the […]
January 5, 2015
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Irish star looks forward to M95, but first comes M90 at Lyon
Who knew? According to the Irish Times, an M90 standout thinks M95 will be a tough age group. Hugh Gallagher is quoted as saying: “Competition is very keen in the Over 95 section at the moment, so there’s plenty to look forward to.” In any case, Hugh is shooting for 2015 worlds. “The winner of […]
January 4, 2015
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High jumper invites Lyon-goers to make leap to Facebook group
Sue McDonald is the W50 American record holder in the high jump, going 1.57 (5-1¾) in June 2013. Add another credit to Sue’s list: founder of a social media site for athletes to chat about Lyon worlds. She has launched this closed Facebook group. To join, send Sue a friend request. She writes: “We will […]
January 3, 2015
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Perth2016.com makes debut — website of WMA outdoor worlds
It’s still 22 months away, but the Western Australian Tourism Commission has posted information on 2016 WMA outdoor worlds in Perth. The domain name was registered July 19, 2011 — less than a week after Perth was chosen at the 2011 General Assembly meeting at Sacramento worlds. The event (WMA’s first outdoor worlds in an […]
January 2, 2015
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Charles Austin at 47 sticks with story he can still clear 7 feet
Charles Austin, the American record-holder in the high jump, recently turned 47. He gave an interview in which he retold the story of his M45 record jump (still unratified) last summer. But the biggest revelation could serve as a New Year’s resolution. “I may not be able to do 7-10,” he tells Athletes Quarterly. “But […]
January 1, 2015
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