The 2014 USATF indor championships were held in Albuquerque this past weekend. I bought a three day pass for the entire competition.The tickets actually cost less than the parking but I'd rather park close than afew blocksaway, There were several dozen...maybe a couple hundred...athletes in several different competitions over the three days. Many athletes competed in more than oneevent. I expected a larger crowd of spectators but it was respectable --- maybe five hundred. Sitting on a backless bleacher seat for three days was too much. Next time I'll visit the last day for the finals but I enjoyed seeing how it all comes together. I think this was the first "adult" track meet I've been to. There were several competitions. I'll post a few pictures from each one.
Pole Vault -- Men and women. First day was pentathlon and heptathlon. Men were up to 18' 2 ".
High Jump -- got into the 7+ foot range...about a foot and a half over my head.
Long Jump -- got way out to 26 feet or better. I missed the triple jump.
Hurdles -- did 60 meters.
Track races -- up to 3000 meters.
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| Women's Masters |
Race Walking -- I never saw Olympic quality race walkers.
Shot Put -- an excellant throw -- one of the best ever. I missed the weight throw.
Pentathlon Winner
I sat next to a lady who holds the national 5K record for her age group -- she's 91 but looks like 70. I met John Carlos, 1968 Mexico City Olympic medalist and famous for the "Black Power" (Human Rights) salute.
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