Keep eyes peeled for masters records at the worlds
First we have the worlds, then the worlds. Let me explain. The IAAF Indoor worlds has started in Moscow. A few days later, the masters worlds start in Linz, Austria. But lots of folks over 35 are competing in the big-boy event, including 38-year-old vaulter Jeff Hartwig. The WMA lists the world M35 indoor record as 5.70 (18-8 1/4) by Russia’s Rodion Gataulain in 2001, but Jeff has already jumped 5.85 this year. That’s 19-2 1/4. And I think the real M35 indoor best may even be better.
So here’s my latest plantive cry in the dark:
Will SOMEONE, ANYONE in World Masters Athletics rub the sleep from their eyes long enough to keep them peeled for potential M35 and W35 world indoor records in Moscow?
Every entrant at Moscow is profiled on the event Web site — with date of birth clearly noted.
Any performance by a post-35 athlete at IAAF worlds should be compared with the WMA’s list of indoor records.
I’m tired of these folks being ignored. Anuone born before March 10, 1971, belong to US now! Case closed.
