Archive for July 17, 2014
Flo Meiler’s monster challenge (14 events) opens with pent WR
Flo Meiler, aka the 80-year-old Energizer Bunny, was hesitant to promise me she’d vault today at nationals. She was still in the midst of the pentathlon when I quizzed her. But you know, Flo. The Vermonter can’t resist a challenge. She’s entered in 14 events at Wake Forest, and she won at least three on […]
July 17, 2014
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Sabra Harvey (800), Quenton Torbert (SP) set American records
Day 1 of masters nationals saw at least two American records. At Wake Forest University, W65 Sabra Harvey gutted out an 800 in 2:42.14 to lower the listed AR of 2:44.43 by Jeanne Daprano in 2002. Jeanne, in the same race, won W75 in 3:32.23. Sabra was running just her second 800 of the season […]
July 17, 2014
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Looking for dinner partners Thursday night at N.C. nationals
I’m booked Friday and Saturday nights, but I’d be thrilled to tag along with a group going out to dinner tonight in Winston-Salem. I prefer local color, not some chain restaurant. I promise to behave. I also have room for one or two people in my tiny Toyota Yaris if you need a ride to […]
July 17, 2014
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