Hartwig on way to Osaka — but not M35 record book
Jeff Hartwig delivered yesterday at the USATF open nationals at Indy. He took second in the vault with a pedestrian (for him) 5.70 (18-8 1/4). Of course, he’s jumped much higher this year — 5.85 (19-2 1/4) in May. Not bad for a 39-year-old. But I’m sure Jeff fell down completely yesterday at his most important task — running around getting signatures for his masters record form! Yes, it’s my monthly rant.
What’s the M35 American record, you say?
Why, the listed record is 5.08 (16-8) by Gary Hunter in 1991.
But don’t miss the funny part, Leo: The listed M35 world record is Hartwig’s own 5.86 from 2004.
Is that whacked or what?
So goes the nonsense that are masters records.
Meanwhile, best of luck to Jeff at IAAF worlds in Japan.
And if he’s looking for a tuneup, he has a good shot at a USATF masters title!
Look at the M35 results from Charlotte 2006:
M35 Pole Vault
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35 USATF: * 5.08m Gary Hunter
Name Age Team Finals Points
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1 557 Holton, Daniel M37 Burlingame, CA 4.55m 14-11.00
2 135 Brooks, Peter M37 Oceanside, CA 4.10m 13-05.25
3 673 Kowalski, Matt M37 Spring, TX 3.95m 12-11.50
3 537 Henry, Barry M36 Lafayette, LA 3.95m 12-11.50
5 812 McNaull, Stewart M35 Apex, NC 3.95m 12-11.50
6 366 Erbst, Todd M36 Raleigh, NC 3.55m 11-07.75
2 Responses
Ken are you sure Jeff is 39 ? They said twice at the meet over the PA that he was 38 years young-so your facts might be off–Mark
IAAF bio reports his birthdate as 9/25/67
http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/athlete%3D20681/
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