Aussie gals think world relay records scare Yanks? Bring it on!
The Aussies are playing with fire. First they go and set two world relay records at their masters outdoor nationals in Brisbane. Now they’re challenging the Yanks at worlds. “Look out for them both in Sacramento,” says Down Under correspondent Simon Butler-White, sharing news and fantastic photos by Kip Hobson. Simon sez: “Giola Motti, Julie Brims, Julie Forster and Gianna Mogentale set a W45 4×100 WR of 48.92, then the following day demolished the W45 4×400 WR, clocking 4:01.22. Gianna (New South Wales) and Julie Brims (Queensland) are longtime interstate rivals and friends – both were part of Australian relay teams that currently hold the W35 4×100 WR (set in Sydney in 2008) and W40 4×100 WR (set in Lahti in 2009).”
Simon continues:
“The pair dueled for days in the W45 sprints in Brisbane, Julie relegating Gianna to silver in the 60m (7.75, Australian record), 100m (12.55), 200m (25.21, Australian record) and 400m (59.66). The coup for Gianna was winning a fourth straight 100m ‘Champion of Champions’ title at the championships, running 11.56 seconds off a 10.30-metre handicap; Julie Brims was second in 11.59 seconds, off 8.90 metres.”
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I am sure the w45 USA team and other Relays will just let our running do the talking. With the likes of Renee Henderson and the other speedsters it will be a WR for sure to the winners.
Cannot wait for the match ups as Great Britian and others are bringing thier horses.
I guarantee you the USA will be ready in all age group relay categories.
Bring it, ladies!
Great time. Their 4x 100 45+ record is better than the US 35-39 age group. I don’t know.. should be interesting battle
Just remember, 3 good hand – offs! That goes for every relay team!!!!
And to all the Mom’s,
Happy Day!
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