Archive for October 18, 2009
Jud Logan destroys M50 world records in hammer, WT
Jud: WR holder Jud Logan told me two years ago that he was aiming to take down the M50 world records in the hammer and weight throw, plotting a two-year training program. A four-time Olympian, Jud said: “I am trying to surprise no one. Everyone that knows me is encouraging this attempt at the 6(KG) […]
October 18, 2009
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And the gold for best quote at the World Masters Games . . .
Goes to Adelaide swimmer Margo Bates, 99, who won seven golds and told the Brisbane Times: “Don’t ever mention the word old to me unless it’s got a G in front of it.” The Sydney multisport spectacular ended today, with Earl Fee crushing the listed M80 world record in the 300 hurdles. His time of […]
October 18, 2009
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2009 world rankings posted, revealing potential USA record
Martin Gasselsberger of Austria has posted his 2009 masters rankings — combining world indoor and outdoor season lists — at his ever-amazing site, mastersathletics.net. While skimming the lists, I noticed at least one potential American age-group record. It’s the W35 5000-meter run. The listed American record is 15:15.2 by Francie Larrieu back in 1988. But […]
October 18, 2009
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