Palmer, Maxwell reportedly smash American hurdle records in Colo.
W50 newbie Liz Palmer and M90 star Ralph Maxwell set American records in the hurdles over the weekend at the Rocky Mountain Masters Games in Fort Collins, Colorado, according to early reports. Official results haven’t been posted, but Liz reportedly ran the 80-meter hurdles in 12.44 seconds — beating the listed AR of 12.68 by Phil Raschker at the 1997 world masters meet in Durban, South Africa. (The listed W50 world record is 12.08 by Switzerland’s Christine Müller.) Ralph “ran a spectacular 200 (hurdles) in 51.31,” says meet organizer Christel Donley. “I am still in awe how well he cleared every hurdle.” The 200 hurdles is still a new event, so USATF and WMA don’t list records. So Ralph’s 51.3 may be a WR as well.
Ralph Maxwell sets records at nearly every outing. Here he attacks a 27-inch barrier at the Sacramento masters nationals. (Photo by Chris Stone)
Christel continued:
Meet was great, with weather to complement it. More outstanding performances (were made, so) take them from the results.
Also, most importantly, it was the 30-year anniversary for the Rocky Mountain Master Games, and Jim Weed was honored and highly thanked for being the meet director and the Man of all Years (my version).
Members of the Colorado Masters Track and Field Club worked tirelessly for two days, temps in the 90th!!
BIG THANKS TO EVERYBODY, INCL. ALL THE CERTIFIED OFFICIALS.
We had a record athletes participation from all over the USA.
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Congrats, Liz, on a terrific run! What a great way to kick in the new age group!!
Great job, Liz! You were ready for that one..mind, body and soul! I had a great view of Liz’s run–l lane over and 2 hurdles back! She was moving!
And Ralph is becoming quite a household name! Beautiful 200 hurdles at 90 with weather in the 90s! Great person!
I stuck around to watch Ralph Maxwell’s hurdle race in Sacramento and I gotta admit, it was the best race of all! What an inspiration!!
Wonderful pictures of Liz at http://danbreeding.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/New-American-Record-80m-HH-Liz-Palmer-12-44/G0000W5GMQLlMHXU/I0000sVAXI0s65Cg
So glad I decided to compete – can’t believe I almost skipped a meet that was right in my backyard.
It was a great meet and it was awesome to see top notch performances!
Many thanks to all the volunteers – you are rockstars!
Jim Weed, the meet director, writes:
Sue Norton will have the results which we will sent to all in a day or two.
Here are some of the good performances for a starter
Liz Palmer f 50 80mhh 12.44, 100m 13.11
Ralph Maxwell m 90 200m imh 27 inch 51.31
Richard McKisson m 70 300m imh 27 inch 55.67
Donald Neidig m 66 200m 25.83
Seriously Liz broke the old record by .24 in a 80 meter race? That is an amazing margin.
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