African Masters WMA Regionals rainy, low-tech with few entries

Cameroon in west-central Africa hosted the continent’s WMA regionals last weekend, a three-day meet that included rain and small fields. But they did a fair job posting (some) results and photos to Facebook and elsewhere. (But all the times were to tenths, implying hand-timing.) Here’s the African Masters Athletics homepage. Given Africa’s incredible record in Olympic and world elite track, it’s only a matter of time when the talent trickles up to masters. Top marks so far appear to be M45 Richard Ogunleye’s 100 and 200 in 11.4 and 23.1. Still awaiting field event results.

Track was wet from rain on relays day at WMA Africa regionals.

Track was wet on relays day at WMA Africa regionals, apparently in Limbe.

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June 2, 2016

3 Responses

  1. Serge Beckers - June 9, 2016

    Hello Ken,
    Your article is incorrect. The African Championships of this year, that you talk about were in Cameroon, but I was not present there. You show the pictures of the past African Championships 2013 that were held in Lagos, Nigeria, were I was present. Surely, you as a professional journalist, must know that the pictures do not correspond with the date and championship you refer too. Nor my presence.
    Kind regards,

    Serge Beckers
    VP Stadia WMA

  2. Ken Stone - June 9, 2016

    Thanks for the heads up, Serge. I’ve deleted references in post to you. I was misled by some African postings.

  3. Serge Beckers - June 10, 2016

    Thanks Ken, I appreciate it and understand you being misleaded by the postings.

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