In her first competition since 2012, Amy Acuff high-jumped Saturday at an all-comers meet near home in Austin, Texas, clearing 1.82 (5-11 1/2). Not bad for a lady who turns 40 in July. She hopes to be the Jeff Hartwig
When I noted Enigma-cracker Alan Turing’s running talents, I had no idea one of my readers would confirm it via personal experience. Turns out Turing ran at the same 1949 meet as a young Ed Whitlock, the future Canadian marathon
Like injuries in masters track, layoffs are an occupational hazard. Friday afternoon, I was let go at Francis Parker School. After 24 years at The San Diego Union-Tribune and three years at Patch, I worked only six months at Parker,
Five days after claiming an M55 WR in the indoor 1500, Anselm LeBourne did a number on the mile best, clocking an incredible 4:37.05 at an Armory meet Friday afternoon in Manhattan. [Correction follows] USATF doesn’t list the Gotham Cup
As telegraphed in October 2013, the Americas Masters Games are coming to Vancouver in 2016. A month ago, the word became official. “The 2016 Americas Masters Games will be the first regional Masters Game to be held in the Americas,
Alan Turing, whose code-breaking early computer helped the Allies defeat Germany, was a world-class distance man. He’s shown running in “The Imitation Game,” now up for eight Academy Awards. But in the wake of his homosexuality conviction, he killed himself
Christel Donley of Colorado turns 80 on Jan. 20, but I can’t wait to share this newspaper story. What can you say about Christel? She’s a world champ, WR-setter and Hall of Famer (from way back in 1997). She also
Last summer, world champ Anselm LeBourne of New Jersey shattered the listed M55 world record in the 800, clocking 2:01.63. The mark was made at an unsanctioned meet, though. So no record. But Sunday at the USATF New Jersey open
His world records have been surpassed (mainly by Guido Müeller) and his name has been absent from world meet results for decades. But be certain of this: Jack Greenwood was the greatest masters hurdler of his or any generation. His
This outta be amazing! Masters sprinter Doug Smith, who starred at Occidental back in the day, has announced plans for a Feb. 7 “reunion” luncheon, inviting athletes, coaches and sportswriters of the “Golden Age of Track.” That includes the likes
W40 runner Latashia Key of Indiana quietly showed up at the USATF Anaheim meeting but went BOOM! with a short but passionate speech on why she should be chosen active-athletes rep on the USATF Masters T&F Executive Committee. Blew us
If you click on Status of Entries for 2015 indoor masters nationals, you see age groups and events — but not a single name. “No registrations,” says every page. It’s not for lack of interest. It’s for lack of an
