Archive for March, 2015
Germans claim two world records at their indoor masters nationals
Competing at the German Indoor Masters Championships in Erfurt, triple jumper Wolfgang Knabe and long sprinter Roland Gröger set world records over the weekend. Wolfgang jumped only twice, tying the listed M55 WR of 13.35 (43-9 3/4) on his first try Saturday and then blasting it out to 13.49 (44-3 1/4). The previous recordman was […]
March 5, 2015
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Detailed schedule for Winston-Salem indoor nationals being shared
USATF has received the “final schedule” for indoor nationals. As of 1:20 p.m. Pacific, it’s not yet posted, but I was sent a copy by Masters Mole 121127. See the sked here. Keep in mind that this isn’t official until posted on the meet page. The meet in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a rare back-to-back […]
March 5, 2015
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Happy M75 birthday to Olympian Ed Burke, happy hammer warrior
Hall of Famer Edward Andrew Burke, unlike other Olympic legends, never quit. Besides breaking throws records almost every year, he inspires and mentors other weightfolk, encouraging them by word and example. Today is his 75th birthday. Say buh-bye to a bunch of WRs. But when I contacted Ed a few days ago, he was nonchalant: […]
March 4, 2015
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Dave Albo’s art: Great images of Mid-America USATF Indoor meet
Dave Albo has posted sensational shots from Sunday’s Mid-America USATF Indoor Championships at the Air Force Academy, including the one below of Kathy Bergen en route to the first sub-10 60 in W75 history. See his gallery here. Results will be posted soon, probably on this page. Use the slide show function in full screen […]
March 3, 2015
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Kathy Bergen clears 4 feet at 75, becomes oldest to go sub-10 in 60
Hall of Famer Kathy Bergen turned 75 in late December and traveled with hubby Bert from SoCal to Colorado for Sunday’s Mid-America USATF Masters Indoor Championships at the Air Force Academy. Mission accomplished. She set two world indoor records — in the 60 and high jump — and is poised for a WR in the […]
March 2, 2015
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Anselm LeBourne puts M55 indoor 1500 WR outtasight forever
Fred Profeta, upon learning that Anselm LeBourne had lowered his own M55 world indoor 1500 record by 6 seconds Sunday, posted on Anselm’s Facebook page: “Are you actually Benjamin Button?” No, he’s better. When Anselm gets younger, he keeps his good looks. As USATF reported, Anselm clocked 4:13.77 in the masters exhibition at Boston open […]
March 1, 2015
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