VICTORY! USATF will pay the way of Anselm, Renee to Beijing

Anselm LeBourne and Renee Shepherd can relax now. They won’t have to pay their own way to compete in masters exhibition races at IAAF Beijing worlds. Today (Wednesday) I got confirmation from both that USATF will take care of travel expenses. “I sent my passport info to USATF yesterday and they booked the flight to Beijing,” Renee said via email. Anselm says details are still being worked out. But this is wonderful — and the news comes exactly one month before Renee runs the 400 and Anselm the 800 at the Bird’s Nest stadium. I’m hoping to learn what brought about this change of heart. I won’t credit my petition just yet, since other factors may have been at work. But THANK YOU to all 104 who showed support for this effort!

USATF did the right thing — and will handle travel expenses for U.S. stars.

USATF did the right thing — and will handle travel expenses for U.S. stars.

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July 29, 2015

4 Responses

  1. Terry Ballou - July 30, 2015

    Great news!! I have no doubt these two are going to represent our masters runners and our country well. Cheering for you both!

  2. ebgrant - July 30, 2015

    WooHoo!!! Great news!

  3. Roger Pierce - July 30, 2015

    Thanks Ken for your efforts. Renee and Anselm as two of the most talented representatives in USA Masters Track, so deserve to have this courtesy afforded to them. Good luck to both of them in China. looking forward to their races.

  4. Jean Griffin - July 31, 2015

    Excellent! Great work!

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