Leland McPhie chosen for SI’s ‘Faces in the Crowd’ feature
San Diego’s Leland McPhie, who set a slew of M95 world records this year and starred at Oshkosh nationals, is listed in this week’s Faces in the Crowd compilation in Sports Illustrated. Here’s the blurb. The notation says: “McPhie, 95, broke the American men’s shot put record in the 95- to 99-year-old division at the USA Masters outdoor championships. His throw of 22’6½” beat the previous mark by nearly a foot. McPhie, who competes for the So Cal Track Club, also holds Masters 95 world records in the high jump (3’1¼”) and triple jump (13’0″).” Meanwhile, USATF’s Indy office has yet to name an Athlete of the Week. I’ve nominated Rita Hanscom, but I’m afraid the office is empty. Some meet in Berlin.
M95 Leland McPhie gathers for his jump at Oshkosh nationals in July.
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Why is somebody holding the bar 🙂 ?
Why is somebody holding the bar? 🙂
Good eye, Milan!
Have no idea why a hand is there.
If the picture was taken in Oshkosh, the official may have been holding the bar to prevent the wind from blowing it off before the athlete jumped.
The picture was taken in Oshkosh. (I didn’t read the caption)
no problem , it just caught my eye…:-)
My dad many years ago was also in the ‘Faces in the Crowd’ as a master’s swimmer in his 80’s. It was a thrill for him as I hope it is for Leland
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