Sneak preview of my Eugene Olympic Trials blog
This coming Thursday, I’ll take an Alaska Airlines flight to Portland, and then to Eugene, for a little track meet they hold every four years or so. Some of our masters track friends will be there –competing in open events as well as exhibitions. It’s the greatest meet on Earth! The Olympic Trials. And I’ll be reprising my 2004 Sacramento blog, which drew thousands of visitors from around the world. I hope you’ll visit my Eugene Trials blog as well. My first entry is up, and it relates a story I told in 2004 of an Olympian who failed to qualify for the Athens team. He was asked if he’d be back for another try in 2008. His reply: “Absolutely not — no chance.” Of course, he kind of changed his mind. His name? Jeff Hartwig.
Sneak preview of 2009 indoor nationals will be Feb. 23
Jerry Bookin-Weiner, an M60 thrower and masters throws coordinator, has posted information on the USATF Masters Eastern Regional Indoor Championships over on our Forum. Jerry writes: “The Sportsplex (in Landover, Maryland) will also be the site of the 2009 USATF National Masters Indoor Championships. Field events will begin at 8 am, with the Weight Throw, followed by the Superweight. Track events begin at 10 am. All throwing implements will be provided (including indoor 44# and 56# superweights), though athletes may also bring their own implements. 27” hurdles are available.” Jerry has a good shot at winning some golds himself, especially in the weight and superweight.
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