Who is this runner at Berea nationals? USATF Mother Ship needs ID

USATF is circulating the photo below, asking: Who he? Actually the query from Jared Slinde, USATF communications manager, in Indianapolis was: “We are attempting to identify a photo from USA Masters this year for inclusion in our Fast Forward magazine. Can you identify this athlete?” I thought: What an easy question! Just look up his bib number in the entries. (They are listed in results.) But Jared apparently ran into the same problem I did: I can’t find anyone in his 40s or 50s with a number ending in 33 that ran a middle distance. So can you folks help?

Who is the runner in front? For bonus points, name the gent trailing behind.

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September 4, 2011

15 Responses

  1. Weia Reinboud - September 4, 2011

    Kerry Sloan and John McKenzie, pentathlon M45.

  2. Who's your daddy ?? - September 4, 2011

    Ditto Weia ! What prize do we win ?

  3. George Patterson - September 4, 2011

    Damn, I was too slow. I’ve competed against both in Pents.

  4. Ken Stone - September 4, 2011

    Bingo, Weia! You win USATF’s appreciation!

    I overlooked the pentathlon:

    Event 882 M45 Pentathlon
    ==============================================
    USATF: 3724
    Name Age Team
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    1 38 Barry, Michael M47 Danville, CA
    2 44 Bates, Christopher M47 Portland, OR
    3 157 Chilton, Steven M47 Longs, SC
    4 162 Cistone, Richard M45 Phoenix, AZ
    5 302 Gallero, Steve M46 Pontiac, MI
    6 388 Havill, Michael M47 Louisville, KY
    7 404 Hill, Reggie M47 Montgomery, AL
    8 587 McKenzie, John M46 Silver Spring, M
    9 657 Ols, Joseph M47 Los Gatos, CA
    10 674 Parker, Raymond M49 New Hope, PA
    11 833 Sloan, Kerry M48 Harker Heights,
    12 870 Steeves, Scott M47 Middleton, MA
    13 894 Sutton, James M48 Irving, TX
    14 975 Wilcox, Rod M45 Edmonds, WA

  5. peter taylor - September 4, 2011

    Sergeant First Class (US Army retired) Kerry Sloan followed by John McKenzie; that was easy. Oh, wait, am I too late?

  6. Weia Reinboud - September 4, 2011

    I have something to sell: USATF’s appreciation. Bids?

    I simply took the entry list, looked for 587 and in which event 587 combined with a colleague with x33. Three minutes work at most.

  7. Derek Pye - September 4, 2011

    Kerry Sloan and John McKenzie are two of the nicest guys you could ever meet! Now, the whole world will know them by face as well as by name. Next up will be to meet these two fine gentlemen, believe me, you won’t be disappointed.

  8. wayne bennett - September 4, 2011

    I agree with Derek. Have known Kerry for many years, even before his retirement. A great guy.

  9. Courtland Gray - September 4, 2011

    USATF should have recognized Kerry from the USATF TV ad in which he was featured several years ago.

  10. David Elderfield - September 5, 2011

    Almost looks strong enough to take on Harry AA?
    Should have run third for the US yesterday!

  11. Khalid and Jamie - September 5, 2011

    I know both John and Kerry. I ate dinner with John the final day of Nationals at Oliver Garden. They will get a kick out of this. They usually compete in the pentathlon.

  12. Renee H. - September 5, 2011

    Happy 15th Anniversary John!!

  13. Kerry Sloan - September 5, 2011

    Yep, it’s me!!! (Raven)

  14. Bryan Pierce - September 9, 2011

    I was able to recognize Coach Sloan quicker than Bolt reacted in the 100 at Worlds!

  15. Calvin Padgett - September 13, 2011

    Thats my 4 x 100 silver metalist partner… up front!

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