W60 weight throw records under assault by Myrle Mensey
Records are supposed to fall by tenths of seconds or by inches. Tell that to W60 Myrle Mensey of St. Louis. Competing at the USATF Midwest Regional Meet in Kenosha on Sunday, Myrle demolished two American records. In the 12-pound weight throw, Myrle went 16.64 meters (54-7 1/4). The old record by Carol Young was 14.04 (just over 46 feet). In the 25-pound superweight throw, Myrle heaved the sucker 9.18 (30-1 1/2), breaking Carol’s listed American record of 8.16 (26-9 1/4) by nearly 3 1/2 feet. Next up: Landover nationals and the listed WT world record of 17.57 (57-7 3/4) by Dutchwoman Annie van Anholt. Let’s hope Myrle finally gets recognized for her amazing marks. A couple years ago, she tried to get ratification of her W55 superweight record. It never happened, despite meeting all the rules. We hope she doesn’t encounter similar roadblocks this time around. Stay focused, MM. Good things happen to good people.
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Myrle’s hard work has paid off after so many close chances to get that record. Good luck in your future events lady.
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