Kathy Bergen claims W75 WR in 200 at Lyon’s Balmont stadium
Signs of another Kathy WR in Lyon.
With the stands practically full Monday, an estimated 4,000 people at Balmont stadium in Lyon cheered sprinters including American Kathy Bergen. And Kathy delivered, clocking 33.79 for 200 and beating the listed W75 world record of 33.86 by Canada’s Christa Bortignon in 2013. “Kathy took a commanding lead from the very outset,” one observer said, sending a photo taken through the metal fence “that separated us from the track. (The track fans of Lyon must be very dangerous to need a fence like this).” Results have not been posted as of 3 p.m. Pacific time Monday (midnight in France), and I haven’t seen a wind reading. But a photo of trackside timer showed 33.79. Kathy has a pending indoor WR of 33.06 from March.
Kathy leads Canada’s Christa Bortignon in her WR race. Tom Phillips photo
And here’s M40 recordman Anthony Whiteman of Britain cruising to 800 gold Sunday in 1:51.01. See results here.
Unreal.
Only 7 men in the M40-44 400 US. rankings list have run a faster 400 compared to Anthony’s opening lap.
Peter Hlavin - August 10, 2015
Kathy – Congrats on your WR. I had the privelege of watching your race in person. You were out of the blocks so fast it seemed like your competitors were walking. Great run down the stretch – a memory etched in my brain.
JSales - August 11, 2015
There are a few other amateur videos from Lyon up on YouTube, including the Anselm LeBourne-Ray Knerr showdown in M55 800m.
Scott - August 11, 2015
Way to go, mom!
Louise Guardino - August 12, 2015
Yea! I’ve seen those flying feet. Amazing to watch. Congratulations on another incredible outing — and effort in all of your events.
Louise Guardino - August 12, 2015
I can’t figure out why the photo of the W75 200m race with Kathy Bergen makes it seem as if the women are running ACROSS the track as opposed to down the track. Perspective? Coming onto the curve and angle of shot? It is weird! But still effective in showing the lead. Too bad can’t see a video of this one but thanks for the photo!
Eric Dixon - August 13, 2015
Congratulations Kathy, you worked very hard for the record. As always, it’s a pleasure coaching you.
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Unreal.
Only 7 men in the M40-44 400 US. rankings list have run a faster 400 compared to Anthony’s opening lap.
Kathy – Congrats on your WR. I had the privelege of watching your race in person. You were out of the blocks so fast it seemed like your competitors were walking. Great run down the stretch – a memory etched in my brain.
There are a few other amateur videos from Lyon up on YouTube, including the Anselm LeBourne-Ray Knerr showdown in M55 800m.
Way to go, mom!
Yea! I’ve seen those flying feet. Amazing to watch. Congratulations on another incredible outing — and effort in all of your events.
I can’t figure out why the photo of the W75 200m race with Kathy Bergen makes it seem as if the women are running ACROSS the track as opposed to down the track. Perspective? Coming onto the curve and angle of shot? It is weird! But still effective in showing the lead. Too bad can’t see a video of this one but thanks for the photo!
Congratulations Kathy, you worked very hard for the record. As always, it’s a pleasure coaching you.
Kathy…we’re so proud of you. You are amazing!!
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