Senior Athletes Compete at Masters Championship in New Mexico
Senior athletes participated in the USATF Masters Indoor Championship in Albuquerque, New Mexico, competing in a variety of track and field events. The event highlighted the athletic achievements of older adults. Participants demonstrated that competitive sports and fitness can be pursued at any age.
- The USATF Masters division offers competition for athletes in five-year age increments, starting from age 25 for national track and field events. - The 2024 championship in Albuquerque was not an outlier; dozens of American and world records were broken at the USATF Masters Indoor Championships held in Chicago in March 2024. - Notable performances in the 2024 season included Elizabeth Deak setting a W65 world record in the 400m and Myrle Mensey establishing new world records in the W75 weight throw and super weight throw. - The first national championship for masters track and field was organized in 1968 by David Pain in San Diego, initially for men aged 40 and older, with women's events being added in 1971. - Looking ahead, the 2025 USATF Masters Indoor Championships will take place in Gainesville, Florida, from February 20-23. - Following the national championship, Gainesville will also host the 2025 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships from March 23-30. - The championship is scheduled to return to Albuquerque, New Mexico, from February 19-22, 2026.
