THE VETERAN ATHLETE", Our Twelfth, and Encourage Their Vital Support to Remain Viable in the Future
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Vol. 1, No. 12 JUNE 1987 PRICE $2 Bill Raimond wins 1987 NSW Cross Country Championships The 50-year-old Raimond leaves star-studded field in his wake 1987 Vic. Half Picturesque Centennial Park, Sydney, was the annihilated his younger opposition to win in great scene for this year’s Veterans’ 8 Km Cross Country style, from such notable Championships, on Sunday, 10th May. veteran distance stars Bob Taley 29.58, Ron Gribble Marathon 30.00, Adolf Blonner The magic of another Bill Seary designed course, 30.13, Graham Ryan was clearly evident on this 30.13 and John Bowers 30.24. magnificent Autumn morning, and conditions In the older age groups, were perfect for the large as is customary, great Championships field as they waited individual performances anxiously for the starter’s from Dennis Barrett (M55) gun. 31.33 (14), Fred Devlin BUNGAREE, 17 MAY, 1987 (M60) 34.50 (26), and With the presence of genial George McGrath Gerry Surridge and Jo McGarrity several top, proven distance (M65) 34.15 (22), illus performers in the line-up trated further the depth of overall winners in — all eager to start their distance talent in NSW, winter campaign on a high even at this early stage of Half Marathon Titles note — it was obvious the season. easpefieiefl weute A brtterVrotefbtasterywind confronted tta fierce throughout the scene Christine Bateman starters at this year’s event, held at Bungaree, event. (W30) 33.34, was first near Ballarat, on 17 May, in conjunction with the female and an excellent annual Ballarat Harriers Half Marathon. When the dust had settled 19th overall, after a great The flat to undulating out and back course was only on the finish line, barely running battle with Anneli marred by the strong headwind on the return leg, making half an hour later, the Laajoki (W40) 33.59 (21) conditions quite difficult for most of the large field. expected to amazing 50 year old Bill over the concluding stages For the second consecutive year, a bold front running Raimond from Bulli of the race. exhibition by 36 year old Gerry Surridge (Ballarat), 69.03, Heights, had literally (Full Results Page 19). gave him outright honours over Lew Harvey (Colling- drop bid for wood), 7 1.27, and Eric Greaves (Springvale/Noble Park), 72.39. In the M40 division an excellent debut by Terry Many U.S. Olympians Wilson, 73.15, indicates he will be a strong contender 1989 World over the distance events during the winter season. 24 Hour Ultra Champion, Barry Brooks, also from Ballarat, convincingly won the M45 category from Bruce looking towards Peters and Bob Schickert, while Roy Stanway, 82.15, Games dominated the M50 division, to win in fine style. The city of Split, Fresh from his recent Nike Marathon success, Yugoslavia, which had Melbourne Denis Fitzpatrick, M55, took gold medal honours in his been expected to pre age group and consistent Gordon McKeown, M60, did sent a formal bid this Listed below are Went to Rome; 1st in dis likewise to hold off a determined challenge from Jack cus; 2nd in shot. year to host the 1989 some of the ex U.S. Lawrence. world Veterans Olympians currently Gabriele Andersen, 42, Overall success in the female divisions went to Jo Games, will apparently in training and gearing top U.S. LDR woman McGarrity, W40, (Aberfeldie), in 90.47, whose relentless postpone its offer to their activities toward master in 1985 and 1986. pace gave her a clear win over her younger rivals. the 1991 Games. the V11 World Games Runs 10k in 34+. Set Noella Young (Ballarat) took the W35 honours and in Melbourne. W40 5000 WR in Rome. after a great battle between Cynthia Cameron and Sylvia Cesare Beccalli, Presi Most are finalising their Was a bigger hit with the Manthorpe, to decide the W45. with the former just dent of the European Vet preparations for the forth press in Rome than O ’Brien gaining the decisive advantage in the closing stages — erans Athletic Association, coming U.S. Track & Field because of her dramatic, Barbara Dalgleish, close behind retained her hold on the said “ because Yugoslavia season. staggering finish in 1984 M50 division. does not vet have a national Olympic marathon. Holds Congratulations to the Ballarat Harriers' Club, and veterans program in place, AJ Oerter. 50, 4-time dual U.S. and Swiss discus Olympic gold med their officials for a well conducted event, also the warm it may be inappropriate for citizenship. hospitality shown to the large contingent of veterans. allist, including '56 in WAV A to hold its Games Tommie Smith, 42. A (Refer Page 18 for full results). Melbourne. Holds M40, there in 1989” . huge name. Won 1968 Split has encountered M45 and M50 discus Olympic 200. Was invited marks; just threw 65.30 in difficulties in securing to Rome, but wasn’t in government funding for the masters meet. Competed shape. Ran in U.S. masters in Gothenberg and planned Games and private funding indoor meet last week, and would be ’‘impossible” . to go to Rome, but got plans to train hard this A R E YOU IN injured. Beccalli said Marco Pro- year. Ryun makes tega is still trying to Thane Baker, 55, 1952 Peter Snell, 49. A TRAINING? arrange for funding, but and 1956 gold and silver legend. Was invited to said Protega feels that 1991 medallist in 100, 200 relay. Rome, but got injured a might be a more propitious Holds WR 100 mark in month before. Is reportedly Masters time than i 989 for the M40, M45 and M50 (11.3). training again. Yugoslavia bid. Frank Shorter, 40. The This apparently leaves Bob Richards, M65. top U.S. name for years, the way clear for the bid of Two-time Olympic PV just turning 40. Any race Track Debut Eugene, Oregon, which is gold medallist. Active in he runs in gets automatic already geared up and masters meets for years. TV coverage in U.S. Very In his first track compet ready to submit a formal Promised to go to Rome, serious about Masters ition since 1973, Olympian bid for the ’ 89 Games to the but backed out at last min competition. Jim Ryun finished second delegates at the WAV A ute. Jim Ryun, 40. Rvun to Herald Hadley, 43, in General Assembly in Mel Willie Davenport, 42. rums 40 on April 29. Big the masters 800-metre run bourne on December 2. Olympic hurdle gold med things are expected of him in me Kansas Relays on 1987. Already me U.S. allist (1968). Came to (a sub 4.00 mile)? It’s rum April 18. Masters Sports Association Rome but pulled hamstring oured he's doing 100 miles Theresia Baird, 46, first Veteran in the Sussan Women’s Rvun's time was 2:01.7 has over $70,000 in the in semis. Very interested a week, and could be the 10K Classic, on 26 April, seen above leading Dot Browne to Hadley's 1:58.7. Ryun bank for the support of the FOR THE in Melbourne. biggest vet name in the in the 10000 Metres at the World Games Promo Meet, was 11 days shy of age 40 Games. The funds were Parry O'Brien, 53, two- world by next month. on December 7th. vn WORLD and was a “ guest” entrant. donated by more than 200 time shot put gold medal — Al Sheahan, National masters athletes through list, including Melbourne. Masters News. VETERANS’GAMES out the United States. CONTENTS f Editorial ................................................................... 2 '87 World Games Update ......................................3 Under the Watchful Ey ......................................... 4 G G M E C f l l i Racewalk Review ..................................................5 Overseas News ........................:......................... 6 Dedicated to all existing and potential Veteran The Throwing Scene ............................................. 7 Athletes in Australia. Ultra Distance News ............................................. 8 ♦ ♦ Profile (Norma Ducker) ........................................9 ♦ ♦ World Games Champions ............................... 10 This issue of “THE VETERAN ATHLETE", our twelfth, and encourage their vital support to remain viable in the future. ♦ I would like to take this opportunity also, to extend my ACT News (Vetrunner) .................................... 13 marks another significant milestone for us, the end of our ♦ first year of production. grateful thanks to our regular contributors, those faithful individuals Queensland News ............................................. 14 ♦ who I can rely on each month implicitly, to keep me supplied with ♦ news from around the states. Without their tremendous contributions Footnotes from Tasmania................................. 15 ♦ As we went to press in May 1986 any initial doubts we had and continuous support it would not be possible to produce a regarding the need and overall acceptance ol such a publication W.A. News (Vetrun) ........................................ 16 ♦ publication of this nature. Particular thanks to Peter Waddell, Colin ♦ were soon dispelled by the totally unexpected response of nearly Wheeler, Peg Smith, Dot and Colin Browne, Richard Harris, Mike S.A. News (Grey Hares) ................................. 17 five hundred subscribers before the end of the year. Adler, Wendy Ey, Royce Foley, Harry Stanley, Sandi Walton, Bill ♦ The many letters of praise and encouragement we continually Around the Grounds from Vic ........................ 18 ♦ Taylor and many more. Keep up the good work folks, I really do ♦ receive are, to say the least, very gratifying. To know the long hours appreciate it. 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