Carl Wallin, friend of masters track, retiring at Dartmouth
Carl Wallin ready to rock the ring again.
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Carl Wallin, a legendary field events coach at Dartmouth in New Hampshire and a 1989 world masters shot put champion, is retiring at the end of this season, and the big questions became: What becomes of the Dartmouth Relays, whose annual masters indoor component he began in the mid-1970s? And will he return to the ring himself? (His bio says: “At 6-3 and 245 pounds, he is still one of the most active coaches and competitors in the country.” He was M65 shot and weight throw champ at 2007 Orono nationals.) So I wrote Carl, and he went straight to the point: “I’m sure that Dartmouth will continue with the masters meets. I hope to be able to compete this summer. See you soon.” Cool! Can you imagine throwing against M65 Carl — and getting tips from the guy who coached world champion and Olympic medalist Adam Nelson? Congrats on your retirement, Coach! Now it’s your time to shine.
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Congratulations Carl,
You have had a wonderfully successful coaching career at Dartmouth and still remain one of the World’s best in the shot put. Good luck and good times in your retirement.
Roger Pierce
Carl’s a cool one. We travelled Africa together on an AAU tour in 1963. That was quite an adventure. Congrats to you, Carl. Never stop throwing. Jerry
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