Results from the 2024 USATF Masters Indoor National Championships in Chicago, IL: (21-24Mar’24)

I kicked off the indoor season for the club back in November (Michigan Senior Olympics) and I closed it out (along with Jennifer Heston) this weekend at the USATF Masters Indoor National Championships in Chicago, IL.

Jennifer had a great final indoor meet of the season going 3 for 3 on PRs, exceeding the Masters All-American T&F Standards in weight and super weight (just missed the shot standard by 5cm), and bringing home 2 medals (silver and bronze)! I had a consistent but frustrating day in shot. All 6 throws within 1 foot of each other but couldn’t get past the 40ft “Mendoza line”. I was very happy with my series in the weight throw. Each throw was further than the previous one. Unfortunately, the last 2 throws were lost to fouls (small foot foul and then right sector on the last). I finally broke the 14m barrier in round 4 for a new PR which was good for a 4th place finish. I exceeded the Masters All-American T&F Standards in both shot and weight.

Jennifer – 36’ 11” (11.26m) – 3rd place 50-54 weight - PR

            – 26’ 1” (7.95m) – 2nd place 50-54 super weight - PR

             – 26’ 9” (8.15m) – 6th place 50-54 shot put - PR

Toby     – 46’ 2” (14.07m) – 4th place 55-59 weight - PR

             – 39’ 9.75” (12.13m) – 7th place 55-59 shot

Complete results can be found at https://finishtiming.trackscoreboard.com/meets/583824/events/361/Final.