Jack Karbens leads the Hawaii Masters Track Club and shows the aloha spirit with a gift of macadamia popcorn crunch. Mahalo! Date: 08/12/2005 Jack Karbens leads the Hawaii Masters Track Club and shows the aloha spirit with a gift of macadamia popcorn crunch. Mahalo!
Athletes pick up their packets at registration under the baseball stadium, which was considered a little chaotic the first day. Date: 08/12/2005 Athletes pick up their packets at registration under the baseball stadium, which was considered a little chaotic the first day.
Once you made it through the line, helpful volunteers sorted things out. Date: 08/12/2005 Once you made it through the line, helpful volunteers sorted things out.
Sid Howard and Val Barnwell, old friends (and world champions) from New York, greeted each other at registration. Date: 08/12/2005 Sid Howard and Val Barnwell, old friends (and world champions) from New York, greeted each other at registration.
Distance-running giant Gerry Lindgren camped out and sold his self-published autobiography at the registration area -- but did not compete at nationals. Date: 08/12/2005 Distance-running giant Gerry Lindgren camped out and sold his self-published autobiography at the registration area -- but did not compete at nationals.
Lindgren admitted that he called late for entry. The meet dirtector said he missed the deadline by a week. Date: 08/12/2005 Lindgren admitted that he called late for entry. The meet dirtector said he missed the deadline by a week.
In an informal interview that I videotaped, Lindgren told stories of his heyday just after high school in the early 1960s. Date: 08/12/2005 In an informal interview that I videotaped, Lindgren told stories of his heyday just after high school in the early 1960s.
Women's track historian and author Louse Tricard also stopped by to pepper Lindgren with questions. Date: 08/12/2005 Women's track historian and author Louse Tricard also stopped by to pepper Lindgren with questions.
Louise also competed in these championships, taking third in the 200 in her age group. Date: 08/12/2005 Louise also competed in these championships, taking third in the 200 in her age group.
A Hawaiian official and coach also was transfixed by Lindgren's anecdotes, which he planned to share with his athletes. Date: 08/12/2005 A Hawaiian official and coach also was transfixed by Lindgren's anecdotes, which he planned to share with his athletes.
A one-day haul of gold medals (with national championships patches) won by Dick Richards and Doug Smith of California. Date: 08/12/2005 A one-day haul of gold medals (with national championships patches) won by Dick Richards and Doug Smith of California.
Jim Selby of California leads the M75 800 and also would win the 2K steeplechase in this meet. Date: 08/12/2005 Jim Selby of California leads the M75 800 and also would win the 2K steeplechase in this meet.
Sid Howard leads Mack Stewart at 200 meters in the M65 800. Date: 08/12/2005 Sid Howard leads Mack Stewart at 200 meters in the M65 800.
Howard has 200 to go in the 800, which he would win in 2:25.29, a second ahead of Stewart. Date: 08/12/2005 Howard has 200 to go in the 800, which he would win in 2:25.29, a second ahead of Stewart.
Richard Sobel of Cambridge, Mass., was no flop in the M55 high jump -- he would take second after a marathon jumpoff. Date: 08/12/2005 Richard Sobel of Cambridge, Mass., was no flop in the M55 high jump -- he would take second after a marathon jumpoff.
Ed Baskauskas of Northern California won the M55 high jump despite an Achilles' tendon handicap. Date: 08/12/2005 Ed Baskauskas of Northern California won the M55 high jump despite an Achilles' tendon handicap.
Sobel's form improved over the course of the event. His best height was 1.51 -- just under 5 feet. Date: 08/12/2005 Sobel's form improved over the course of the event. His best height was 1.51 -- just under 5 feet.
Sobel flies toward the bar in competition with an old rival from college days. Date: 08/12/2005 Sobel flies toward the bar in competition with an old rival from college days.
Jumpers learn of the tie-breaking process, which would pit Baskauskas (a Harvard alum) against Sobel (from Princeton). Date: 08/12/2005 Jumpers learn of the tie-breaking process, which would pit Baskauskas (a Harvard alum) against Sobel (from Princeton).
More than 30 years ago, Baskauskas (left) and Sobel jumped often against each other in the Ivy League. This was their first meeting since the 1970s. Date: 08/12/2005 More than 30 years ago, Baskauskas (left) and Sobel jumped often against each other in the Ivy League. This was their first meeting since the 1970s.
W60 pole vault winner missed three tries at breaking her own world record in the pole vault. Date: 08/12/2005 W60 pole vault winner missed three tries at breaking her own world record in the pole vault.
Polish Olympian Anna Wlodarczyk edged Irene Thompson in the W50 80-meter hurdles, 13.99 to 14.07. Date: 08/12/2005 Polish Olympian Anna Wlodarczyk edged Irene Thompson in the W50 80-meter hurdles, 13.99 to 14.07.
Mel Larsen, 81, took his 80-meter hurdle race in a solo 16.22. Date: 08/12/2005 Mel Larsen, 81, took his 80-meter hurdle race in a solo 16.22.
James Stookey, 75, fought a 3.9 mps (8.7 mph) headwind in winning his 80-meter hurdle race in 14.37. Date: 08/12/2005 James Stookey, 75, fought a 3.9 mps (8.7 mph) headwind in winning his 80-meter hurdle race in 14.37.
Dark-socked Tim McMahon of New Jersey leans over an early hurdle in the M45 110 final, which he'd win in 16.63. Date: 08/12/2005 Dark-socked Tim McMahon of New Jersey leans over an early hurdle in the M45 110 final, which he'd win in 16.63.
Hall of Famer Emil Pawlik, had a 2.5 mps (5.6 mph) aiding wind in his 100-meter hurdle win in 16.19. Date: 08/12/2005 Hall of Famer Emil Pawlik, had a 2.5 mps (5.6 mph) aiding wind in his 100-meter hurdle win in 16.19.
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Jack Craig of Seattle leads Phil Parker of Georgia early in the M55 100-meter hurdles final. Parker would crash a hurdle but get up and finish the race. Date: 08/12/2005 Jack Craig of Seattle leads Phil Parker of Georgia early in the M55 100-meter hurdles final. Parker would crash a hurdle but get up and finish the race.
Brian McKinley of Idaho takes an M50 hurdle ahead of Bob Zahn of Wisconsin in a bumpy final. Date: 08/12/2005 Brian McKinley of Idaho takes an M50 hurdle ahead of Bob Zahn of Wisconsin in a bumpy final.
Not sure who this champion is. Can anyone help ID? Date: 08/12/2005 Not sure who this champion is. Can anyone help ID?
Many-time national champ Don Drumond of Texas leads former national-class hurdler Rod Jett of California in the M35 110 race. Date: 08/12/2005 Many-time national champ Don Drumond of Texas leads former national-class hurdler Rod Jett of California in the M35 110 race.
M50 hurdlers discuss whether to re-run their 100-meter final after Mike Pannell was bumped hard enough to prevent him from finishing. They decided to let the results stand. Date: 08/12/2005 M50 hurdlers discuss whether to re-run their 100-meter final after Mike Pannell was bumped hard enough to prevent him from finishing. They decided to let the results stand.
Caren Ware of California won the W40 400 hurdles on the multicolored track at the University of Hawaii's Cooke Field. Date: 08/12/2005 Caren Ware of California won the W40 400 hurdles on the multicolored track at the University of Hawaii's Cooke Field.
Athletes check posted results, which were taped to the wall expeditiously as events finished. Date: 08/12/2005 Athletes check posted results, which were taped to the wall expeditiously as events finished.
Sumi Onodera-Leonard begins her 400-meter final sprint in the W75 age group. Date: 08/12/2005 Sumi Onodera-Leonard begins her 400-meter final sprint in the W75 age group.
Pat Peterson flies by my camera on the way to winning the W75 400 in 1:54.30. She also won the 100, 200 and was on two gold-medal relays. Date: 08/12/2005 Pat Peterson flies by my camera on the way to winning the W75 400 in 1:54.30. She also won the 100, 200 and was on two gold-medal relays.
Jerry Wojcik of National Masters News crosses in front of one of two tents that provided essential shade for spectators in the stands. Date: 08/12/2005 Jerry Wojcik of National Masters News crosses in front of one of two tents that provided essential shade for spectators in the stands.
M40 Brian Pope leads in the men's 5,000 final -- which saw some athletes take an extra lap when the officials miscounted. Date: 08/12/2005 M40 Brian Pope leads in the men's 5,000 final -- which saw some athletes take an extra lap when the officials miscounted.
Pope leads M45 winner Craig Young in the men's 10,000-meter race, after lapping him. Date: 08/12/2005 Pope leads M45 winner Craig Young in the men's 10,000-meter race, after lapping him.
Track Referee Murray Sanford tells 10K finisher Javier Naranjo that he didn't have to take a second extra lap, as another official had at first suggested. Javier would later be hospitalized with heat stroke. Date: 08/12/2005 Track Referee Murray Sanford tells 10K finisher Javier Naranjo that he didn't have to take a second extra lap, as another official had at first suggested. Javier would later be hospitalized with heat stroke.
Fighting winds, heat and humidity -- and four long days -- veteran masters meet announcer Pete Taylor gave every race his best shot. Date: 08/12/2005 Fighting winds, heat and humidity -- and four long days -- veteran masters meet announcer Pete Taylor gave every race his best shot.
Taylor, whose knowledge of masters track is encyclopedic, gave the meet a professional ambiance from his infield tent. Date: 08/12/2005 Taylor, whose knowledge of masters track is encyclopedic, gave the meet a professional ambiance from his infield tent.
Rick Easley and other M50 hurdlers compete in the only long-hurdle prelims of the meet -- with the result that only one athlete was eliminated. Date: 08/12/2005 Rick Easley and other M50 hurdlers compete in the only long-hurdle prelims of the meet -- with the result that only one athlete was eliminated.
James Stookey of Maryland nips a great M75 field in the 100. Second was Harry Brown of Illinois, followed by Don Cheek of California and Bill Melville of Wisconsin (in all red). Date: 08/12/2005 James Stookey of Maryland nips a great M75 field in the 100. Second was Harry Brown of Illinois, followed by Don Cheek of California and Bill Melville of Wisconsin (in all red).
The M75 sprint field gathers for a National Masters News photo by editor Jerry Wojcik. Date: 08/12/2005 The M75 sprint field gathers for a National Masters News photo by editor Jerry Wojcik.
Bill Melville visits with a 100-meter friend after the M75 finals on Saturday. Date: 08/12/2005 Bill Melville visits with a 100-meter friend after the M75 finals on Saturday.
Honolulu sportswriter Stan Lee interviews M45 high jump winner Bruce McBarnette, a former Hawaii resident now living in Virginia. Date: 08/12/2005 Honolulu sportswriter Stan Lee interviews M45 high jump winner Bruce McBarnette, a former Hawaii resident now living in Virginia.
Oneithea "Neni" Lewis lets fly the hammer, where she would set a W45 world record (but not PR) in these championships. Date: 08/12/2005 Oneithea "Neni" Lewis lets fly the hammer, where she would set a W45 world record (but not PR) in these championships.
Lewis -- of Bayside, New York -- unravels her wrap, supporting an injured Achilles' tendon. Date: 08/13/2005 Lewis -- of Bayside, New York -- unravels her wrap, supporting an injured Achilles' tendon.
Lewis has a long history of serious injuries, and would have been an Olympian had she been luckier, experts say. Date: 08/13/2005 Lewis has a long history of serious injuries, and would have been an Olympian had she been luckier, experts say.
Charles Allie of Pittsburgh downshifts after winning the M55 100 in 12.19, followed by Bill Tharpe, Donn Imrie and Ray Yeck. Date: 08/12/2005 Charles Allie of Pittsburgh downshifts after winning the M55 100 in 12.19, followed by Bill Tharpe, Donn Imrie and Ray Yeck.
Triple-jumping Leland McPhie of San Diego, a 91-year-old phenom, was a world-class sprinter in 1937, he told me during the meet. Date: 08/12/2005 Triple-jumping Leland McPhie of San Diego, a 91-year-old phenom, was a world-class sprinter in 1937, he told me during the meet.
From left, Alan Sims of Texas, Kettrell Berry of San Diego and Don Fields of Florida joke around after an M40 prelim in the 100. Date: 08/12/2005 From left, Alan Sims of Texas, Kettrell Berry of San Diego and Don Fields of Florida joke around after an M40 prelim in the 100.
Workers erect the hammer/discus cage a day before the meet begins. Date: 08/12/2005 Workers erect the hammer/discus cage a day before the meet begins.
Notes posted in the registration sought team members for various "ad hoc" relays, which all were contested on Sunday. Date: 08/12/2005 Notes posted in the registration sought team members for various "ad hoc" relays, which all were contested on Sunday.
Aaron Thigpen, winner of the M40 100, chugs around the turn in a 200 prelim. He was second in the final. Date: 08/12/2005 Aaron Thigpen, winner of the M40 100, chugs around the turn in a 200 prelim. He was second in the final.
Big Marty Krulee chases Bennie James in an M45 200 prelim. In the final, Krulee dropped out after avoiding a collision with an official standing close to the Lane 1 rail. Date: 08/13/2005 Big Marty Krulee chases Bennie James in an M45 200 prelim. In the final, Krulee dropped out after avoiding a collision with an official standing close to the Lane 1 rail.
Bob Lida, a Kansas alumnus with a Jayhawk on his shirt, leads an M65 prelim in the 200. He'd win the final, too. Date: 08/13/2005 Bob Lida, a Kansas alumnus with a Jayhawk on his shirt, leads an M65 prelim in the 200. He'd win the final, too.
Jai Black of San Diego, a newcomer to masters track, runs the fastest 200 prelim in 28.06 but was third in the W40 final. Date: 08/13/2005 Jai Black of San Diego, a newcomer to masters track, runs the fastest 200 prelim in 28.06 but was third in the W40 final.
Kettrell Berry of San Diego powers around the turn in the M40 prelims at 200. He'd later win the final in 22.51. Date: 08/12/2005 Kettrell Berry of San Diego powers around the turn in the M40 prelims at 200. He'd later win the final in 22.51.
Hundreds attended the luau Saturday night at an outoor amphitheater not far from Waikiki Beach. Date: 08/12/2005 Hundreds attended the luau Saturday night at an outoor amphitheater not far from Waikiki Beach.
Among the luau-goers were the father-and-son athlete team of Tom (left) and Pat Kennell of Florida. At least one mother-daughter athlete pair from New York also competed, I was told. Date: 08/12/2005 Among the luau-goers were the father-and-son athlete team of Tom (left) and Pat Kennell of Florida. At least one mother-daughter athlete pair from New York also competed, I was told.
Entertainers invited masters athletes and family members on to the stage to learn the hula. Date: 08/12/2005 Entertainers invited masters athletes and family members on to the stage to learn the hula.
USATF masters media chair Bob Weiner (left) heads for his. Bob, from Maryland, was third in the M55 steeplechase and sixth in the 1500. Date: 08/12/2005 USATF masters media chair Bob Weiner (left) heads for his. Bob, from Maryland, was third in the M55 steeplechase and sixth in the 1500.
M45 high jump champ Buce McBarnette gets into the swing of the hula lesson. Date: 08/12/2005 M45 high jump champ Buce McBarnette gets into the swing of the hula lesson.
Pretty girls for the guys and beef hunks for the gals made up the traditional Hawaiian (and Tahitian) dance program. Date: 08/12/2005 Pretty girls for the guys and beef hunks for the gals made up the traditional Hawaiian (and Tahitian) dance program.
Bob Davidson of Califonia shows off his 61-year-old hula girl -- a tattoo that he said all sailors got who were at Norfolk, Virginia, in 1944. Date: 08/12/2005 Bob Davidson of Califonia shows off his 61-year-old hula girl -- a tattoo that he said all sailors got who were at Norfolk, Virginia, in 1944.
World record holder Gerry Davidson (with husband Bob) wore her aloha best for the Saturday night luau. Date: 08/12/2005 World record holder Gerry Davidson (with husband Bob) wore her aloha best for the Saturday night luau.
No, it's not a downtown nightclub. It's the entrance to the all-you-can-eat cafeteria that served athletes staying at the UH dorms. Date: 08/12/2005 No, it's not a downtown nightclub. It's the entrance to the all-you-can-eat cafeteria that served athletes staying at the UH dorms.
Hale Mokihana dorm was the home for more than 160 athetes at these championships -- almost a fifth of the 800 entered masters. Date: 08/12/2005 Hale Mokihana dorm was the home for more than 160 athetes at these championships -- almost a fifth of the 800 entered masters.
Japanese signs on the dorm bulletin boards were common. Date: 08/12/2005 Japanese signs on the dorm bulletin boards were common.
Japanese students also everywhere. Even a Japanese baseball team played while the meet was taking place at the adjacent track. Date: 08/12/2005 Japanese students also everywhere. Even a Japanese baseball team played while the meet was taking place at the adjacent track.
Jai Black of the San Diego Track Club shows off her gold and bronze medals in the W40 sprints -- in her first ever masters nationals. Date: 08/12/2005 Jai Black of the San Diego Track Club shows off her gold and bronze medals in the W40 sprints -- in her first ever masters nationals.
Steven Brenneck, also of San Diego Track Club, was the bronze medal winner in the M60 1500 in 5:42.12. Date: 08/12/2005 Steven Brenneck, also of San Diego Track Club, was the bronze medal winner in the M60 1500 in 5:42.12.
Athletes staying in the dorms walked this way to the track every day -- and trudged back up it at night, laden with hardware and memories. Date: 08/12/2005 Athletes staying in the dorms walked this way to the track every day -- and trudged back up it at night, laden with hardware and memories.
The view from the top of the Mokihana dorm was breathtaking, especially at sunset with Diamond Head in the distance. Date: 08/12/2005 The view from the top of the Mokihana dorm was breathtaking, especially at sunset with Diamond Head in the distance.
A local city pool and some UH fields were visible from the dorms as well. Date: 08/12/2005 A local city pool and some UH fields were visible from the dorms as well.
And at night, the lights of Honolulu shone bright. Date: 08/12/2005 And at night, the lights of Honolulu shone bright.
Gordon Edwards paid close attention to Mark Zeug (right), meet director of the Hawaiian masters nationals. Edwards will direct the 2006 masters nationals in North Carolina. Date: 08/12/2005 Gordon Edwards paid close attention to Mark Zeug (right), meet director of the Hawaiian masters nationals. Edwards will direct the 2006 masters nationals in North Carolina.
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