Jud Logan’s world records documented in YouTube video
On a day so cold that officials wore jackets and gloves, Jud Logan warmed up Saturday with the 16-pound hammer — like the one he used in four Olympics. He said he went 63 and 65 meters with the big boy. That’s 206-8 and 213-3. Not too shabby at 50, since 65 meters would make him No. 35 on the 2009 USATF list. Jud writes: “The day was colder than expected — 43 (degrees) and 15 mile an hour winds that felt like 30.” He said his opening throw with the 6-kilo hammer of 71.71 “was what I wanted to do: 1) break the record on Throw 1 and 2) Be over 70 meters.” Then he began pressing, he says, and had three fouls over 72 meters (236-3). “Just could not hold the ring.”
Jud Logan watches measurement of his world record M50 hammer throw.
Jud graciously provided other details on his double-WR outing:
The weight (throw) was an hour later and I tightened up (body) big time in the cold. First throw was a terrible foul and then a safety at 70- Got it going a little bit better with three throws over 77 and the 79-5 1/2. This one was a little disappointing because I had thrown well over 80 (feet) in training.
I will throw the weight one time indoors, sometime during the the Ashland break if I can find a USATF-sanctioned meet.
Outdoors, my team comes first and I do not plan to throw in (competition) until after their season is over in May.
I will be curious to see the world schedule and have plans for Sacramento in 2011.
Someday I will try the (throws) pentathlon.For the modified age-graded tables — they may need some work. I am thrilled with my hammer being 274 age-graded. But the weight (throw equivalent) is way off. That performance was nowhere near an 88-foot world record.
I have been awed at the reception by the masters world and I look forward to being more involved.
I worked really hard for this and threw 18 straight months with no break, two times per week and 18-24 throws a day. I changed my mind on weight training as I found I was getting too heavy — (reaching) 288 — and wanted to throw at 270. I weighed 271 on meet day.
I will do some weight training this winter, but only if I can keep my weight down. Speed is the key for lighter implements and being strong holds no goal for me. Staying healthy and throwing for many years to come on the other hand is very enjoyable.
My thanks to the 20-year-old who shot the video and posted to YouTube under the handle ThrowFar24. This is masters track history preserved!
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Great job Jud!!! Its a great inspiration to us throwers about to turn 50. We can still compete with throwers half our age.
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