Trio of 4×1600 indoor masters records claimed at Boston U meet
Ratification won’t be possible, since the event isn’t official, but three American age-group bests were claimed at the 11th annual Lou’s 4×1600 on New Year’s Eve at Boston University. (Results and splits are here.) We learn from USATF New England: “The Whirlaway Racing Team Men’s 50+ foursome of Mike Cooney, Paul Doe, Paul Hammond and Craig Fram carried the baton in 19:17.61, breaking the old record by a whopping minute and half (old marks: Indoor 20:47.8, Outdoor 19:31.4). Fastest leg was Cooney’s opening 4:44.45. Three of the four also have a stake in the existing Indoor M40+ 4×1600 record of 17:44.35 set 10 years ago on the same track.”
Relayists (from left) include Regina Wright, Leni Webber, Sue Gustafson, Jan Holmquist, Jerry LeVasseur, Bill Borla, Harry Carter and Joe Cordero
More from the relay report:
In section 2, Liberty AC Women’s 60+ foursome bettered their own mark set a year ago. Sue Gustafson, Regina Wright, Lenore Webber and Jan Holmquist relayed in 28:57.57 (Holmquist fastest at 6:40.09), pulling down the year old standard by 35 seconds. While many records are set by runners just moving into the new age group, Liberty’s four runners ranged from 64 to 69.
A men’s 70+ mark had not been recorded until race; the New England 65+ RC quartet of Jerry LeVasseur, Joe Cordero, Harry Carter and Bill Borla ran 29:06.20 for a first time record. The mark will be listed as a “national team” record, as all four do not have their USATF club membership with NE65+.
Thanks to Mary Harada of Liberty AC for bringing these marks to our attention — and forwarding the photo link.
3 Responses
Congratulations, kids. I’ve run a lot of races with Levasseur(what a terrific first name)and Cordero. They are master pros. 4 x 1,600 would be fun on the run. Smartty
Congratulations! Nice marks.
Good job! And it looks like you had fun!
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