Couldn’t resist this item, which I first saw on AOL: “A captive reptile in New Zealand has unexpectedly become a father at the ripe old age of 111 after receiving treatment for a cancer that made him hostile toward prospective
Doug Smith, the Ontario masters track czar, says in his latest newsletter to members: “The Ontario Masters are looking for a candidate that we can groom as our track & field meet director. For now, the job would entail wrangling
Al Sheahen was editor and publisher of National Masters News for many years and was an officer (and presidential candidate) in the World Association of Veteran Athletes about 10 years ago. But throughout his adult life, he’s been politically active
Derek Lau is last out of the blocks, but first in our hearts. This videographer in his mid-20s has begun to post videos from last year’s Boston indoor nationals. He writes: “I just launched the 60m Finals races online at
Babe Ruth, whose legend included the “called shot” home run of 1932, might appreciate the plight. It isn’t easy to deliver on an athletic promise. After announcing that he’d go for an M45 world record in the javelin, Roald Bradstock
Dear Marian: I suppose you’re a little busy this week, so just tuck this away for later consideration. When things quiet down at the White House — at least enough that Malia and Sasha are settled in their new school
Our 18-day silence is over! The comment system of this blog was restored Sunday afternoon, thanks to at least three people. (Your checks are in the mail.) Now tell me about Bill Cosby at Penn, share your ideas for Six-Word
Revolutions come and go. Masters track lives on. When last we checked, the Bangkok International Airport was a mess, and the 15th Asian Masters Athletics Championships had to be postponed. But yesterday, the five-day meet wrapped up in Thailand with
Results are posted here for the first of a series of Thursday Night at the Races meets at the Armory track in New York City. The season debut of this annual indoor tradition was Jan. 8. Lots of familiar names
At 46, Roald was the oldest male entrant at the 2008 Oly Trials. Roald Bradstock is back. Not content to outshine the youngsters at the Eugene Olympic Trials last year, our M45 spearchucker friend is predicting a world record Saturday.
Your prayers must have worked. Olympian and masters hammer champ Tom Gage had heart surgery last June. But he’s already back throwing heavy things attached to wires! A great article, reprinted below, talks of a December outing in Reno. The
I never saw this episode, but “The Cosby Show” segment re-running this week includes a story line of the masters 4×4 relay at Penn. It’s supposed to air 3 to 3:30 p.m. Friday on WGN, which is available on many cable