Michigan memories: Steeplechase photos available for grabbing

M50 David Jackson bravely hurdled the barriers.

M50 David Jackson bravely hurdled the barriers.

Even though he was nearly 10 minutes off Charlie Ross’ M90 world record, George Roudebush at 91 was incredible at Michigan nationals in the 2000 steeple (and many other events). The barriers were 30 inches (instead of the 27 for hurdles in his age group). Safety judge Carroll DeWeese never made a move to yank him from the race (as European officials are wont to do with slow finishers.) So his 28:00.10 may go down as the slowest but most inspirational steeple effort. For the sake of splashy images, I used a fisheye lens at the water jump. (See 200-plus images here.) Thanks to all who provided a show Saturday. Notice how Carroll kept refilling the pool to proper depth. The oldest lady entered was Flo Meiler at 82, whose 15:58.43 was 15 seconds off her own W80 world record. Please credit Ken Stone / masterstrack.com if you share photos with your local paper. Look for more photo sets in coming days.

M70 Eric Jones had a great time at Michigan, entering many events.

M70 Eric Jones had a great time at Michigan, entering many events.

Nadia Hernandez Morales at 37 was the youngest female steepler in Michigan, winning in 8:20.97.

Nadia Hernandez Morales at 37 was the youngest female steepler in Michigan.

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July 18, 2016

7 Responses

  1. Cheryl - July 18, 2016

    Ken you make us look good

  2. Nadia - July 19, 2016

    Oh wow! Thank you!

  3. David Jackson - July 19, 2016

    Thanks Ken for posting such stunning photographs in your superb efforts to continually promote Masters Track and Field. I was a pleasure chatting with you this past weekend. I am very much looking forward to seeing you at the next meet. Keep up the good work!

  4. Bill Fitzpatrick - July 19, 2016

    Thanks Ken. Terrific photos.

  5. Craig Simmons - July 19, 2016

    Everyone who competed is extraordinary. We all know how much hard work and talent it takes to get to that level. There were several superstar performances by superstar performers. Monica Kendall, Lisa Daley, Dixon Hemphill, Joy Upshaw, Allen Woodard, Robert Lida, Bill Collins, Kenton Brown, Don McGee, Oscar Peyton, Damien Leake, and Kathy Bergen to name a few. Hopefully everyone can continue training smart, have some good luck, and continue competing for many years into the future.

  6. Daphne Sluys - July 20, 2016

    Thanks again for lovely photos…they almost tempt me to try a steeplechase one day..looks like so much fun 🙂

  7. Josh Robbins - July 21, 2016

    Do you have photos for sale? I’m looking for M40 100/200/long jump/high jump. Beautiful photography. Thanks.

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