Message from the Chair – October 2021

Message from the MLDR Chair Lloyd Hansen

Lloyd Hansen, Chair of the USATF Masters Long Distance Running (MLDR) Executive Committee, shares his update on the MLDR program, including the Masters National Grand Prix championship race series: We want to thank those who participated and helped with the record-breaking 12k National Masters Championship, especially the New Jersey USATF…

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27 American Records including 5 Worlds fall in Ames

AMES, Iowa — Athletes, ages 30-96, set five world records and 27 American records over four days of competition in the USATF Masters Outdoor Championships at the Cyclone Sports Complex on the campus of Iowa State University.  Full results can be found here live.finishtiming.com. Competition can be viewed on demand on…

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Two age group world records for Flo Meiler on Day 1

AMES, Iowa — Florence Meiler (Sprinticity/Shelburne, Vt.), 87, set two age-group world masters records to highlight the first day of competition at the USATF Masters Outdoor Championships Thursday on the campus of Iowa State University. Masters athletes set three age-group world records and three American records during the first day of competition. Meiler established…

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2021 – Law & Legislation Year

Proposed Amendments to USATF Bylaws and Regulations Per the email you received earlier this summer, please note that 2021 is a Law & Legislation year at this year’s USATF Annual Meeting, meaning that general amendment proposals to the Bylaws and Operating Regulations will be considered. This is a reminder that…

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Run With Life By Michelle Edgar

In the past, I watched the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials the way most people watch.  It’s always been exciting to see young athletes at the top of their games chase their dream of representing our country and competing for a gold medal. Now, when I see the tension…

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