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Dave Albo laps field when it comes to masters track shots at LSU
Dave Albo was among the youngest M60s in the 400-meter dash at LSU nationals. He squeaked into the final with an eighth-place 68.85. In the final, Ben James won his 5,000th national one-lap title at 58.43 with Dave nearly 10 seconds behind at 68.12. But Dave’s shutter speed and masterful eye made him a champion […]
July 18, 2017 Posted in: Uncategorized 5 Comments
Shooter Dave Albo set for Trials; Sonja Friend-Uhl scratches from 15
What a June for Dave Albo, our masters photog friend in Colorado. He turned 60 last week and Sunday was profiled by Mike Sandrock in the Daily Camera, where he was called a “fit-looking Fabio-looking guy.” But more thrills lay ahead. He’s shooting the Olympic Trials starting this weekend in Eugene, including the masters 1500s. […]
June 27, 2016 Posted in: Uncategorized 7 Comments
Dave Albo’s stunning photos of USATF Club XC Championships
Every year, track stars dominate the results of the USATF National Club Cross Country Championships. So again this year, Dec. 12, our top trackfolk were winners at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Nothing tells their story better than the images by Dave Albo. “My photography mission … afforded me a front row view of […]
December 20, 2015 Posted in: Uncategorized No Comments
Dave Albo runs and shoots: Great pics of Rocky Mt. Masters Games
Masters action continues even after nationals and worlds. Latest results are from the Rocky Mountain Masters Games, which also serve as the Colorado USATF Association and Mid-America Region Masters Outdoor Championships. W55 Liz Palmer was a busy lass, clocking 7.69 in the 50, 14.03 in 100 and 13.24 in the 80 hurdles, which would have […]
September 4, 2015 Posted in: Uncategorized 3 Comments
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 Posted in: Uncategorized 4 Comments
Bay Area stars Davey, Paaso take 1500 masters races at Trials
NBC’s Live app failed to show the masters 1500s Sunday at the Olympic Trials, switching to swimming instead. What a missed opportunity. Eugene witnessed incredible races by W45 Kris Paaso, who led from start to finish in winning the masters women’s event in 4:36.34, and M40 Neville Davey, a training mate, taking the men’s event […]
July 3, 2016 Posted in: Uncategorized 3 Comments
M55 newbie David Albo looks to Sacto, can’t be quoted on Whitlock
Nice little confection from the Boulder newspaper in Colorado, where distance runners gain certain high-altitude advantages. Columnist Mike Sandrock profiled M55 newbie David Albo: “Turning 55, you are a baby, which is a good thing. It means you are the youngest guy in the race, instead of being 54 and racing guys who are 50. […]
June 28, 2011 Posted in: Uncategorized 5 Comments
Lesley Hinz named USATF Athlete of the Week for Landover marks
USATF chose Lesley Hinz as its Athlete of the Week last week, but didn’t post the news until today (Wednesday) — 10 days after Landover nationals. Better late than never, Indy. We forgive you. (Here’s what site looked like Tuesday.) USATF wrote: “Lesley Hinz (Atlanta, Georgia) broke the women’s age 60-64 world indoor record in […]
March 28, 2018 Posted in: Uncategorized 3 Comments
Landover coverage one for the ages — and proof we’ve matured
My job is done. No, I’m not retiring my blog. I’m acknowledging it isn’t the paper-of-record anymore. While I reserve the right to muck-rake and rant, I’m no longer worried about the future of masters track being showcased and spotlighted by major and social media. This was driven home by the marvelous and all-pervasive coverage […]
March 19, 2018 Posted in: Uncategorized 13 Comments
Orville Rogers begins record rampage with M100 WR at 400
I’m not at Landover nationals, which began Friday, but I’m there vicariously via photos posted by Rob Jerome and Dave Albo on Facebook. The expected first M100 WR came when Texan Orville Rogers became the first centenarian to run a 400-meter dash indoors. His time of 4:16.90 is now something other super seniors can shoot […]
March 16, 2018 Posted in: Uncategorized 4 Comments