Athletes over the age of 35 -- and many in their senior years -- traveled from around the world to compete for the 2017 World Masters Athletics Championships Indoor held March 19-25, 2017 in Daegu, South Korea. The United States was well represented and many athletes medaled in a number of track and field events. I happily congratulate my friend and fellow race walker, Kathy … [Read more...] about WMAC’s 3000 Meter Race Walk Results
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UPDATED! Sports Schedule Released by Americas Masters Games
Updated: 05/11/2016 I discovered this afternoon schedule of sporting events for the inaugural Americas Masters Games is now final and posted on their website. Here is a screen shot of the schedule for your reference: Let me know if you're planning to participate by commenting below. Good luck!! … [Read more...] about UPDATED! Sports Schedule Released by Americas Masters Games
Dreaming of Sports Glory: World Masters Games & Americas Masters Games
As a kid, I loved watching the Summer Olympic Games. Witnessing the speed, grace and strength of youthful male and female athletes always made me wonder, "What if that were me?" But, as that kid, I couldn't decide which sport appealed to me the most and, quite honestly, I couldn't envision myself getting up before dawn to train before school. My, how that has changed! I'm … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Sports Glory: World Masters Games & Americas Masters Games
Upcoming Track & Field Competitions for Masters, Seniors
If you love to run or race walk, throw hammers or javelins, jump across sand pits, or other track and field events, then check out these upcoming meets and competitions open to masters and senior athletes. Special thanks to Carla Carpenter of the Vegas Sizzling Seniors track & field club for sharing this information with me. Texas Throwers' Ramp Up for Spring, Mar. 12 … [Read more...] about Upcoming Track & Field Competitions for Masters, Seniors
Inaugural Americas Masters Games Set for Vancouver, BC
Latest update: Dec. 19, 2015 The Americas Masters Games will debut Aug. 27 - Sept. 4, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Registration is now open; however, as of Dec. 19, 2015, the events schedule has not been posted on the website. The Olympic-style competition features 28 individual and team sports that are open to athletes over of the age of 30 and of all abilities and … [Read more...] about Inaugural Americas Masters Games Set for Vancouver, BC