The Portland Masters Track Club (PMTC) will be hosting its 47th annual Classic Track & Field Meet at Mt. Hood Community College on June 24-25, 2017. This is a USATF sanctioned meet, open to any athlete 19 years of age and older. Come and see some spectacular performances by local athletes; better yet, sign up and try something yourself (please consult with your physician before participating). Visit the PMTC website for more details…look for the Classic Meet Registration tab at www.pdxmasterstrackandfield.com. Admission to watch is free but the club requests a donation of one or two cans of food for a local foodbank. If you would like to volunteer (and receive a meet t-shirt), please e-mail Linda at pdxtrackpresident@gmail.com.
The PMTC members have a wide range of athletic abilities – from those who started later in life as a new challenge, to those who have competed for many years. Bob Hewitt, from the Gresham area, did compete when he was in high school, but did not return to competing until he was 67. Bob is now one of the top athletes in several events not only in the US, but in the world. Gary Stenlund competed in the Olympics in the 60’s. He now has (or held) several age-group World Records in the Javelin. At the age of 80, Marlene Knechtel started competing in track and field to try something new. She has tried a variety of events, but seems to have found a niche with race-walking. Members range in age from the 30’s all the way up into the 90’s. For more information on the club, please their website at www.pdxmasterstrackandfield.com.
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