Michigan memories: Champion Goldy warms up for M100 in year

Champion heads for finish of 100 and arms of a teammate.

Champ heads for 100 finish and teammate’s arms.

In December 2002, the Rev. Champion Goldy told the Philadelphia Inquirer: “My goal is to run the 100 [meters] when I’m 100. That’s what I’m shooting for.” He doesn’t have long to go. At Michigan nationals, Champ was 99, winning five events — shot, discus, weight, javelin and, of course, the 100. I spoke to him several times. Always entertaining. (Here’s a good bio.) At Grand Valley State University, I shot his sprint — straight into the arms of Philadelphia Masters teammate David Marovich, an M70 multi-eventer. Here are some favorite images from nationals. Grab any you like from my Google Drive. Some will require cropping, rotating and stuff.

Renee Shepherd beats Sue McCarthy in W50 100 13.48  to 13.92  with a 2.5 mps headwind.

Renee Shepherd beats Sue McCarthy in W50 100 with a 2.5 mps headwind.

Champ Goldy’s results from Michigan:

M95 100 Meter Dash
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95 USATF: # 24.14
Name Age Team Finals Wind Points
================================ 1 345 Goldy Sr, Champion M99 Philadelphia,Haddon 52.61 -2.2 8

M95 Shot Put 3K
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95 USATF: # 6.87m
Name Age Team Finals Points
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1 345 Goldy Sr, Champion M99 Philadelphia,Haddon 4.68m 15-04.25 8
4.44m 4.35m 4.36m 4.62m 4.68m 4.52m

M95 Discus Throw
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95 USATF: # 18.92m
Name Age Team Finals Points
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1 345 Goldy Sr, Champion M99 Philadelphia,Haddon 10.23m 33-07 8
10.20m 10.23m 9.86m FOUL 9.25m 9.92m

M95 Javelin Throw 400G
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95 USATF: # 20.80m
Name Age Team Finals Points
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1 345 Goldy Sr, Champion M99 Philadelphia,Haddon 9.65m 31-08 8
8.40m 9.65m 8.09m 8.14m 9.04m 8.93m

M95 Weight Throw
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95 USATF: # 7.56m
Name Age Team Finals Points
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1 345 Goldy Sr, Champion M99 Philadelphia,Haddon 4.42m 14-06.00 8
4.05m 4.42m PASS PASS PASS PASS

Champion Goldy and David RRRR embrace at finish of 100-meter dash.

Champion Goldy and David Marovich embrace at finish of 100-meter dash.

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July 24, 2016

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  1. Peter L. Taylor - July 24, 2016

    Yes, Ken, “The Champ” is a colorful guy, and a courageous one as well. By the way, his son also sports the name “Champion.” I’ve been around quite a bit, but I’ve never met another father-and-son combination in which both were named Champion.

    As far as “The Jet” (Renee Shepherd), is she sick or what? She’s 51? Really? How about 31, as based on her speed and appearance? I’m proud to know Renee.

    For a “rags to riches” story, take a look at Roxanne Brockner on the extreme left of the photo. Almost no one knows who she is, and all of a sudden she’s winning nationals (I think for the first time). At Grand Rapids she won a dramatic 400 in 1:06.69 and prevailed in the 300 hurdles as well. Watch for her in the future.

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