John Goldhammer ups own M60 American record in superweight
The ideally named John Goldhammer, who won the masters exhibition hammer at Mt. SAC a month ago, followed that up with an M60 American record in the superweight — 44 pounds. That’s according to a video posted May 20. It shows John spinning the monster implement in Scottsdale, Arizona — which gave me the willies. I worried about the camera getting smashed. His throw was 11.30 meters (37-0 3/4), which bettered his listed AR (there is no WR) of 11.11 (36-5) set in 2014. My only concern: Was a steel tape available? In any case, nice video and great throw, John!
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That’s a fully certified facility and a sanctioned meet. Of course there was a steel tape.
There is NO DOUBT within the throwing community that both the AZDT meets put on by David Bickel and his staff as well as the throwing facility at his training complex are first-rate and fully certified when it comes to meeting World and American Record requirements. Also, the shed seen in the video behind John is where he changes from a mild-mannered Athletic Director and Head Coach into his heroic alter ego of Superweightman.
Okay, Super (weight) man, congrats!! Will see you in Lyon!
What’s the “mild mannered AD and “…. Hope, you still stick to your principles. I have always admired them.
Hard work and DISCIPLINE PAYS OF! having “some” athletic talent does not hurt either!
Sorry about the spelling, it should be OFF!
I’m sure Ken was speaking tongue in cheek but this is a great opportunity to spotlight an amazing luxury we masters athletes enjoy – David Bickel’s phenomenally run meets. Athletes are confident and stress free that their records will be approved because of David’s preparation and attention to detail. David knows the rules and makes sure that all are followed including more obscure ones like having sector end markers and including a meet program with record applications. Thank you David!!!!
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