Sally Gibbs cranks out nifty New Zealand W50 record for 1500

Catching up with the Kiwis, we learn that W50 Sally Gibbs of Katikati ran the 1500 in 4:45.94 at her outdoor masters nationals. That’s only 5 seconds off the listed world record of 4:40.7 by Denmark’s Gitte Karlshöj in 2009. It was one of many national records at Tauranga Domain as February turned to March. “The national event was being held in Tauranga for the first time since 2009, with 201 athletes competing in track and field events over three days.” the local paper said. “In all, there were 887 event entries. … At least 16 new national marks were set over the weekend – with more possible once the full results have been collated.” (Complete results are here.)