Masters Coaches and Masters Athletes Research

The Masters sport research team (Canadian researchers at Cape Breton University, University of Ottawa, and University of Lethbridge) invite Masters athletes and coaches of Masters athletes to participate in a new federally-funded study on Masters sport. Description of Studies Masters athletes are typically 35 years of age or older (varies…

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Karen Mendyka Huff-Pawlik Javelin in Poland – 1961

USA VS POLAND DUAL MEET- Warsaw July 29-30, 1961 Stadium Dzesieciolecia In July of 1961 at age 19 at the USA Women’s National Track and Field Championships Karen Mendyka from Los Angeles qualified for the USA Men and Women’s traveling Track and Field team to represent the USA in dual…

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Masters Track & Field Exhibition Events

Masters Exhibition events are special competitions held at premier open track and field meets in the United States which showcase the top masters men and women athletes age 40 and up. These events add an inspirational and dramatic dimension to open/invitational track meets. Track & Field fans who appreciate great…

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USATF Masters Racewalk Grand Prix Series

The 2018-2019 USATF Masters Grand Prix Series goes from November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019. Monetary awards will be presented to the top three women and top three men racewalkers. The top three teams will also be recognized. The following national races are included in the series 1500/3000m –…

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USATF Master Athlete of the Year Award

Each year, we recognize athletes that have achieved exemplary results on the track and in the field. In 2018 the USATF Masters Awards Sub-Committee have made changes to the awards program to align with the current WMA awards format. Nominate now – Deadline is October 8th  After the October 5th…

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