Archive for April 27, 2007
Janvrin wins 17th Drake title — this time in masters 800
Kip Janvrin is a Drake Relays legend as a decathlete. But now that he’s 41, he gets to run for FUN! Today he won the masters 800 in Des Moines in a sensational 1:53.89. He broke the masters meet record by nearly two seconds. Must have been forced to run fast: 18 in the race. […]
April 27, 2007
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Orono schedule tweaked: No prelims in the 1500
I don’t know the USATF rule book inside out, but it scares me when top officials don’t. Latest example: I got formal word today that the published meet schedule for the Orono nationals in August errs by saying 1500 prelims are Friday, August 3, “as needed.” Oops, wrong. No heats. It’s under Rule 332 regarding […]
April 27, 2007
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Meanwhile on the Left Coast, faster masters ready
The Kip Keino masters mile May 13 may have Olympian Mark Coogan. But more eyes that weekend will be on the Fountain of Youth Masters Mile in Oregon, where records may fall like rain May 12. Dave Clingan, event organizer, writes: “Within this field of 13 masters athletes, there will be several exciting sub-races according […]
April 27, 2007
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Willie Gault picks local race over revisiting Penn glory
Willie Gault, our great M45 sprinter/hurdler, last week was named to the Penn Relays Hall of Fame for his stellar efforts back in his Tennessee days. So will he be in Philly this weekend to savor old glories? Heck no. He’ll be taking a lane in the 100 and 200 against collegians at the Steve […]
April 27, 2007
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Cash prizes set for masters milers at Kip Keino event
Weldon Johnson of letsrun.com has a good word for elite masters milers: Money! Weldon writes: “I’ve got an update on the Masters Miles at the Kip Keino Mile. There is $250 for first place in the men’s and women’s miles and a pair of Loco Running shoes for 2nd and 3rd. Olympian Mark Coogan is […]
April 27, 2007
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