Don Hale Blog

Great medal showing by Welsh Masters Athletics men at the British Championships at Moorways, Derby. Report by Don Hale.   https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   Welsh Masters Athletics men’s team collected 21 prestigious age category medals at the British Masters T&F championships at Derby in August, including 6 gold, 6 silver and 9 bronze! Many of the medals were won by multi-event participants with  Graham Holder  claiming two gold medals for his success in the HT6K, and WT1134K events, and a silver in the DT 1.5K, whilst  Ian Broadhurst  won gold in the 200m race, and a bronze in the 100m. Russell Whiting  also won a gold medal in the 100m, and a silver in the 200m, and  Sean Price  was the other gold medal winner following his efforts in the 400m. In addition,  Barrie Roberts  won a silver and a bronze medal from his 800m and 1500m events, as did  Oliver Williams  over the same distances, but in different age category races. Master veteran  Mark Wynd

Welsh Master Athlete Peter Watkeys is a unique 1500m double record holder within days of each other. Report by Don Hale.  https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk Welsh Master Peter Watkeys recorded a superb new WMAL record at a 1500m event on August 19th,   and then bizarrely improved upon his time just four days later at another similar meeting - by over 7-seconds - to claim a unique double! Peter, who was additionally representing his Basingstoke & Hants club in the MV40 age category, first ran in a Southern League Athletics Division 1 track meeting at Tooting Bec on 19/8/23, where he set a new record of 4 minutes 19.71 seconds. He received a special commemorative certificate of achievement from the WMAL record and stats official Chris Pruski, but then surprised himself by quickly improving on this excellent time to claim another new record of 4 minutes 12 .83 seconds over the same distance during the Watford Harriers Open Graded track meeting on 23/8/23.

*Welsh Master and record holder Graham Holder (*above) in action. New Welsh Masters Athletics link to revised T&F rankings in the throws... Report by Don Hale.  https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   Welsh Masters Athletics records and rankings co-ordinator  Chris Pruski  has been working hard to prepare a revised ranking list for T&F 2023 that shows age group performances including the correct weight implements in the throws, and website manager  Juliet Sidney , has used her expertise to create a new link to highlight all the updates to the latest throwing implement rankings.   *The details can be seen via this new link:   https://www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk/standards-rankings

*Pictured above - The Ron Jones Stadium at Aberdare. Volunteers wanted for Welsh Masters Championships with Tempo Time credits offered as a rewards for generous time support and service. Introduction by Don Hale.  https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   Chris Pruski from Welsh Masters Athletics Ltd, has forwarded a note about some interesting  Tempo Time credits  rewards pages on the WMAL website that he introduced to members a little while ago, whilst trying to recruit as many volunteers as possible for Championship events. He said this will help to bring people together, who share a true love of competition and athletics, with some generous awards and credits offered for their generous time and service.  In particular, he is keen to invite anyone who is available to help-out at the WMAL Championships at the Ron Jones, Aberdare Stadium, in July. Check out the following links for full details:   *All the rewards and full details are highlighted on the followi