Archive for December 8, 2011
Masters Hall of Famer Jim Mathis suffering cancerous brain tumor
Jim Mathis, a 2006 inductee into the USATF Masters Hall of Fame, has a brain tumor and is battling medical bills, according to a Memphis TV station. See the report here. “Six week ago, Coach Mathis was bench pressing 260 pounds, ” said Jim Lassandrello, athletic director of St. Agnes-St. Dominic, “but now he’s in […]
December 8, 2011
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My hero: George Haywood for account of Sacto worlds M55 400H
OK, we all know that the 400-meter hurdles is the toughest event in track. And the toughest age group? If you are 55-59 and can still sprint a lap with 10 barriers in the way, you are God. One of these special folks is George Haywood, a teammate of Bill Collins in Houston Elite. George […]
December 8, 2011
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