Superduper world-class masters hurdle field set for Mt. SAC Relays

Jerome is baaaaaaack

I’ll go out on a limb here: The field that Richard Holmes has assembled for the 110-meter masters hurdles exhibition at the Mt. SAC Relays in April may rival the M40 final at Sacramento worlds. Here’s his lineup: himself, M40 world record holder David Ashford, Derek Pye, Jerome Millet, 2009 champ Rod Jett, Peter Grimes, defending Mt. SAC hurdle champ and 2009 Lahti world champ Mike Godbout, Roger Drummond and Olympian Henry Andrade. Of course, Peter “The Bay Area Legend” Grimes is way over 40. (He’s about 52!) But seeing him even attempt to three-step the 110s is worth the price of admission. I also give Jerome credit for showing up—after I outed him as a fibbing Frenchman in 2009, when he entered this event (and then conveniently got DQ’d). Best of luck to all.

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March 20, 2011

3 Responses

  1. Ken Stone - March 21, 2011

    Mike Godbout says it’s “not looking good” about his attending this race. He’s a firefighter and has limited vacation time. He can’t get the days off in mid-April unless he pays the sub to take his shift. Anyone interested in helping him with this? Write me at TrackCEO@aol.com.

  2. Jeff Davison - March 21, 2011

    Sounds like a great lineup !

  3. Miike Godbout - March 22, 2011

    Just to clarify and add to what Ken so graciously posted….I have saved money to compete at Mt. SAC…BUT I am a FF and (although I have vacation hrs) my vacation request was denied do to the fact that I am a paramedic also. We are fortunate that I can pay someone to work my shift (24hrs). THAT is the added expense that I do not have. I am looking at ways to “off-set” that expense, but as ALL masters athletes have experienced…..it is what it is. So if anyone know’s a paramedic that wants to work for free give them my number. HA. Thanks to all for the thought’s and good luck…stay healthy.

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