Archive for June 27, 2011
Austrian woman becomes oldest to clear 4 meters in the pole vault
As recently as 1992, a jump of 4.05 meters (13-3 1/2) in the women’s vault was a world record. Now it’s commonplace for collegians. But 4-meter clearances are still the Holy Grail of masters track, and this month a 40-year-old Austrian became the oldest to jump that. She did it several times, according to the […]
June 27, 2011
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M80 Ed Whitlock’s plans for Sacto: ‘Have a go’ at 1500 world record
Ed Whitlock, who sets M80 records at will these days, replied a few days back to my latest inquisition. I wanted to know more about his 5K and 10K track world records at Canada’s masters nationals. He graciously replied: “Weather for 10 was pleasantly warm with slight intermittent breeze. Plan was to run 1:45 per […]
June 27, 2011
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