Archive for July 31, 2010
Our photo gallery goes the distance — even if it’s just 400 meters
Latest photo gallery from nationals spotlights distances. Of course, I use that term loosely — since anything over 200 is a distance for me. So you’ll see some pentathletes, quarter-milers and racewalkers here. It’s all good. I’m in awe of anyone who circled the Sac State track. Among our fave shots: Kevin Forde in a […]
July 31, 2010
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Merlene Ottey becomes oldest athlete in Euro championships
Merlene Ottey anchored Slovenia’s 4×1 team today to seventh in the heats at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Her team ran 44.3 But in the year’s most important track meet, Merlene made history — becoming its oldest entrant ever. The BBC took note of this while interviewing the 50-year-old legend. In the chat, […]
July 31, 2010
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Douglas Kalembo aiming for even faster 400: amazing 47 seconds
Having run a near-solo sub-50 at 50, Douglas Kalembo is thinking Superman stuff. In reply to a request for details on his M50 world record in the 400 (49.85), Douglas wrote me: “My goal this year is to run 47.00.” He also described his day July 25: “Got up at 7, (ate) honey bunches of […]
July 31, 2010
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Throwers exerted selves for the benefit of our cameras (thanks!)
With faces contorted and limbs extended, throwers put on a show at Sacto. Our faves included Neni Lewis in the shot. The sophisticated measuring system for long throws (with no tape). A gent who wore sandals (but no socks) in the hammer throw. And a totally pumped Rob Suelflohn, winner of the M50 shot. See […]
July 31, 2010
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