The MTF Hall of Fame Sub-Committee’s focus this year was to communicate well with every candidate, identify every eligible athlete and objectively compare them. To that end, information on tens of thousands of records set, medals earned and awards won that were criterion were compiled. Over 900 athletes had at least one. The committee then pared the list to about 170 athletes meeting the eligibility criteria, compared them by weighing the accomplishments to select twelve finalists who were voted on by Hall of Fame members, MTF Executive Council, Sub-Committee Chairs, Taskforce Managers and HoF Sub-Committee members. We are honored to present the 2021 Hall of Fame class.
Jerry Bookin-Weiner, Administrator
Jerry has been involved in Masters Track and Field as an Athlete, an Official, Meet Director and more all the way to currently serving at the MTF Chair. His depth of knowledge and love of the sport is evident in the years and breath of his service. Thank you Jerry!
- USATF MTF Chair 2019 – Present
- USATF MTF Vice Chair 2016 – 2019
- USATF New England Board of Governors, Co-Masters Representative, 1999 – 2001
- Mid America Region Coordinator 2002 – 2005
- East Region Coordinator 2007 – 2016
- Masters Throwing Events Coordinator 2007 – 2017
- LOC Chair and Meet Director for the 2003 USA Masters Weight Pentathlon Championships
- Served on the LOC for the 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2009 USA Masters Indoor Championships
- Served as the LOC Chair and Meet Director for the 2013 and 2018 USA Masters Indoor Championships
- Certified official 2000 – present (Masters level since 2005)
- Write regular column for National Masters News
Michael Brown, M45 – M65, Athlete
Events: Javelin
- WMA Records: 5 World Records
- USATF MTF Records: 5 American Records
- WMA World Medals: Gold – 4 Silver – 1
- USA MTF Gold: 10 at an Indoor or Outdoor National Championship
- USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 19 Times!
- USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Age Group 2 times.
Kay Glynn, W50 – W65, Athlete
Events: Combined Events, 200m, Hurdles, Jumps, Weight Throw
- USATF MTF Records: 4 American Records
- WMA World Medals: Gold – 3 Bronze – 1
- USA MTF Gold: 94 at an Indoor or Outdoor National Championship
- USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 98 Times!
- USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Overall – 1 Age Group – 4 times
John Goldhammer, M55 – M65, Athlete
Events: Throws
- USATF MTF Records: 9 American Records
- WMA World Medals: Gold – 7 Silver – 1
- USA MTF Gold: 20 at Indoor or Outdoor National Championship
- USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 39 Times!
- USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Event – 2 Age Group – 1
Rachel Guest, W30 – W45, Athlete / Administrator
Events: Combined Events, 100m, 200m, Sprint Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump
- USATF MTF Records: 5 American Records
- WMA World Medals: Gold – 5 Silver – 8 Bronze – 3
- USA MTF Gold: 35 at an Indoor or Outdoor National Championship
- USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 66 times!
- USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Event – 1 Age Group – 5 Times
- Administrative Contributions:
- Awards Subcommittee Chair, 2017 – present: evolved awards selection with tools to objectively select honorees
- Chair appointment to MTF Executive Committee
- Created and ran meets for Masters, welcoming all ages, filling competition opportunities void in her local area
Lesley Hinz, W45 – W60, Athlete
Events: 200m through 3000m
- WMA Records: 3 World Records
- USATF MTF Records: 9 American Records
- WMA World Medals: Gold – 2 Silver – 4
- USA MTF Gold: w/competition – 33 at an Indoor or Outdoor National Championship
- USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 41 times!
- USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Overall – 1 Event – 1 Age Group – 3
Don Isett, M70 – M80, Athlete
Events: Pole Vault, High Jump and Long Jump
- WMA Records: 3 World Records
- USATF MTF Records: 7 American Records
- WMA World Medals: Gold – 1
- USA MTF Gold: 33 at an Indoor or Outdoor National Championship
- USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 22 times!
- USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Age Group – 2 times
