Linda Cohn beats collegians, sets W60 javelin American record

Linda has plenty to smile about. Another AR.

She may have been throwing a lighter stick, but Linda Cohn at 60 is taking up where she left off at W55 — setting American records in the javelin. According to results from a Cal State Northridge meet (near where she lives), Linda threw 38.40 meters (126-0) on her fifth try to crush the listed AR of 32.45 (106-5) by Oregon legend Becky Sisley in 1999 — the oldest women’s jav record on the books. (Actually, she beat the record on all six throws.) The listed WR with the 400-gram stick is the daunting 41.28 (135-5) by Austria’s Gertraud Schönauer in 1997 — the oldest women’s javelin WR on the books. But I suspect that’s in Linda’s sights as well. Congrats to Linda (who helped my CSUN graduate son find the place where he now works.)

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March 17, 2013

13 Responses

  1. Liz Palmer - March 17, 2013

    Great job Linda! You rock!!

  2. Rita Hanscom - March 17, 2013

    Far Out! Yes, literally!
    Congrats on a splendid performance before the college crowd. And beating all those young athletes must have made them cry. I have no doubt the world record will be yours very soon.
    Great to see you making the most of your new age group. It’s the new age of accomplishment and adventure! We love you, sister!

  3. Christel Donley - March 17, 2013

    I knew you could do it, I told you so …

    congrats!~
    Maybe Becky will come out of retirement, if she is ready to throw and ……. after I have left for the next age group.!
    I can dream, can I!

    Linda, see you at Arcadia!!!

  4. Peter Taylor - March 17, 2013

    Agree with Liz Palmer that Linda Cohn rocks. Also, as I said several months ago on this site, Linda is very popular in the masters community. And why not? She is kind, considerate, funny, and a terrific athlete.

  5. Terry Ballou - March 17, 2013

    Wow!!! Congrats on your amazing throws…very impressive.

  6. jeff davison - March 17, 2013

    Congrads

  7. Barry Warmerdam - March 17, 2013

    Way to go, Linda!

  8. Weia Reinboud - March 18, 2013

    I expected this, as I was aiming to become second all time with 38 meters I feared that third would be the highest rank possible as soon as Linda came in. In fact I am declining, and am certainly not dangerous for Linda. Well Linda, beat that 40 meter barrier and go for the world record!

  9. Neni Lewis - March 18, 2013

    Way to go, Linda! Congratulations and I look forward to hearing about you breaking the world record soon.

  10. Linda Cohn - March 18, 2013

    Thank you everyone for your kind words! I so enjoy being a part of this masters track and field community, and I wish all of you a very successful 2013 season 🙂

  11. Kay Glynn - March 18, 2013

    That is absolutely great! You’ve shown the college girls that you don’t have to stop having fun after college! I’ll bet you’ll be enjoying your new stick even more in the years to come! Couldn’t happen to a nicer person!

  12. Myrle Mensey - March 19, 2013

    Congratulations Linda!!! Let that 400g fly and get that World Record. Welcome to the new age group. We always have this one year together and it’s always fun.

  13. Diane Young - March 19, 2013

    AWESOME! In addition to a great athlete, a fabulous personal trainer. So proud of you!

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