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Let there be no doubt who was the star in the Track & Field Games held in 2009 in Washington State Senior. Henry James literally knocked the socks off of her age group of 50-54 years compete in the 400 and 800 meter runs, clocking 55.17 for the 400 and 2:03.55 in the 800.

James electrified audiences with his performance, Smashing Bob Prather's 2:11.11 mark in the 800 and set a new Games record of principal. Last year, James set the record in the 400 with a time 54.83.

James, who lives in Bellingham, is a way later. He apparently was middle distance runner who drew little attention when running for Everett High School. He graduated from Western Washington University in Bellingham with a Bachelor arts with a concentration in Computer Science and Business Administration, but did not compete at the university.

He ran again in 2001, thinking he would attempt a marathon, joined a training group where he met and made some friends. One of his friends remarked that he had some speed walking. He stopped training for several years and then started again last year. This year has been his second effort in seniors' competition.

James said he knew he was rounding into form at the right time, as he ran the 800 in 2:16 three weeks ago, followed that up with a 2:07 a week ago before unleashing his 2:03.55 record-setter at the Games this year in Tumwater (WA).

In talking with Henry James, after his performance, he was effusive about the camaraderie he experienced being around older riders who simply can not abandon the sport they love.

Charles Brocato (65-69 years) from Gig Harbor was a beautiful day like He went three gold, turning in some nice moments while winning the 50 (7.62), 100 (13.68) and 200 (29.14).

Among men, the best other times of the day have been recorded by David Ortman (50-54) in Seattle in 50 (6.74), Steve Worley (55-59) of Salem (OR) in 100 (13.27), Steve Joyner (55-59) in Bremerton in the 200 (27.06), and Ray Prentice (50-54) in Normandy Park in the 1,500 (4:39.64).

Among women, the best times of day were recorded by Lynne Clewell (65-69) in Seattle in the 50s (8.75) and 100 (17.07), Shannon Houlihan (50-54) in Olympia in 200 (36.79), and Susan Hasselgrave (50-54) from Vashon in the 400 (1.29.44), 800 (3:21.39) and 1,500 (7:41.6) . Both Clewell Hasselgrave and went triple gold as Clewell has also won the 200 in his age group.

Joyce Trader (70-74) in Seattle has also made triple gold by winning the 50, 100 and 200.

Best time 5000 (5K) were recorded by Rand Iversen (60-64) Elma (20:00-6:27 per mile) and Jacqueline Jordan (55-59) Bellevue (24:03-7.45), and 10,000 (10K) by Russ Otani (50-54) from Lynnwood (39:56-6:26) and Karen Schoessel ( 55-59) of Olympia (46:46-7:33). Jordan has also been triple gold after winning the 400 and 800 in his age group.

Among the riders men, the best jumps of the day were recorded by Steve Worley (55-59) Salem (OR) in the long jump (16-04), Richard Neidhardt Olympia (50-54) in the triple jump (30 – 04.25), Dan Cole (60-64) of Olympia in the high jump (4-11.75), and Louis de La Baucom William Shugart Center and Seattle (both 50-54) in the pole vault (13-0).

Among pitchers of women, the best efforts of the day included Jennifer Hogan (50-54) in Tacoma in the Discus (65-0), Hogan again in the Javelin (63-02), and Hogan again in the shot put (25-10.50) and Yes, Hogan has three gold medals, and Susan Hinz (60-64 ) Pullman Throw in weight (33-07).

Fran Melzer (70-74) had two outstanding throws 60-05 (60-feet, 5 inches) Weight disc 32-11 and the Women's Throw, she won both events in his age group. Melzer is a supporter track Olympia-area Participator and organizer of the first order. It is also a member of the diehards Track & Field Club, which is mainly composed of jumpers and throwers, but also accepts riders.

Debbie Dohrmann (55-59) of Olympia collected 5 gold medals in discus, javelin, weight, Weight Throw and Throw Superweight. Dohrmann was Iron Woman of the day, having been runner-up in the 50 and 100. It is also a member of the club diehards.

Among men pitchers, the best efforts included absolutely remarkable cast by Peter LaBarge (70-74), Dallas (TX) in the discus (134-01), and Robert Ward (70-74) Portland (OR) in the shot put (46-11) a notice of their age, Gary Stenlund (65-69) of Battle Ground, in the javelin (151-0), George Matthews (65-69) Hayden Lake (ID) in the Weight Throw (60-11.75), and an absolutely remarkable run by Harvey Lewellen (80-84) Springfield (OR) in Superweight Throw (32-01.25).

If you think that the elderly are an easy target, I suggest trying to beat the aging Harvey Lewellen, he might throw his attacker several feet so the air, then slams the animals to think about the attack.

Copyright  © 2009 Ed Bagley

Read my articles on track and field, cross-country and distance running, including:
“Henry James Led All Performers at the 2009 Washington State Senior Games’ Track Meet”
“Karen Steen Shatters World Steeplechase Record at the 2009 National Masters Meet”
“Current USA High School Boys and Girls Track & Field Records Through July 2009 – Parts 1 and 2″
“Best 2009 USA High School Track & Field Performances Feature 10 New Records – Parts 1 and 2″
“Michael Kiley Most Impressive Performer at New York Prep Track Championships”
“Parkview Boys and Wesleyan Girls Crush Competition for Georgia State Track Championships”
“Mead Boys and Bellarmine Girls Win Washington State Track Titles”
“Are California’s Prep Athletes the Best in the Nation? Well, Yes, Absolutely”
“2009 Simplot Games Showcase the Nation’s Top High School Track and Field Talent”
“National Indoor Middle Distance USA High School Track Records – What It Takes to Be the Best”

Find “Ed Bagley’s Articles” at:
http://www.edbagleyblog.com
http://www.edbagleyblog.com/Sports.html

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