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World Masters Athletics “Day Three” Sees Four World Records Fall    

ALACHUA COUNTY,  FL – March 25, 2025 – Like dominoes, World Records started to fall and continued to fall throughout the day on Tuesday.  Four World Records were rewritten by day’s end.  Kenton Brown’s time of 8.76 in the Men’s (80-84) 60M got the party started Tuesday morning.  By afternoon, the 3000M saw two new World Records. Francis Kipkoech Bowen of Kenya ran 8:36.23 to set a new mark in the Men’s (50-54) category and 91-year-old American Inocencio Cantu rewrote history with his time of 21:29.65 in the Men’s (90-94) category.

The Men’s 60M crowned eight members of Team USA, with Gold, in 12 categories. Mongolia, Australia, German and Sweden also stood atop the podium.   In all, Team USA claimed 21 of the categories 36 medals.   France was a distant second with three.   

At West End, The Outdoor Throws saw 11 Gold Medals awarded to six different nations including the United States, Israel, Luxemborg, Norway, Canada and France. Those from the Hexagon were left with the biggest grins.

“I don’t believe it” said Claudine Cacaut (France), Gold Medalist and new World Record holder in the Women’s (60-64) Hammer category. “I’m overjoyed.  What a crazy moment.  I beat a World Record by 2 centimeters.” 

As Tuesday afternoon drew to a close, six categories handed out medals in the Indoor Throws.  Team USA swept the Men’s (60-64) Shot Put with Scott Eriksson’s 15.37M winning gold.   Team USA also swept Men’s (75-79) Weight Throw with Ken Moss atop the podium with his distance of 18.02M.      The Men’s (65-69) Shot Put had Great Britain’s Michael Hausler wearing gold with his 13.56M effort.   Gavin Murray, of Australia, rounded out the day in the Men’s (70-74).  His Weight Throw of 17.73M put him in first place and in gold.  

Wednesday morning will continue to see multiple competitions in two locations.  At 9AM, athletes take to the air, at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center, with the Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump and Pole Vault starting with the Women’s (40-45) category.   The Indoor Throws pick back up with the Weight T, in Women’s (55-59), and Shot Put in Men’s (75-79).  The Men’s 200M heats and semifinals get underway with the Women’s 3000M anchoring the afternoon beginning at 2PM.  At West End, at 9AM, The Outdoor Throws continue with the Women’s (50-54) Hammer followed by the Men’s (55-59) Discus and the Men’s (45-49) Javelin.   

In addition on Wednesday, from 5PM-9PM, athletes from all nations will face their most grueling test.  They will be on the mic entertaining everyone with four hours of live karaoke.

Key Event Highlights:

  • Competition Dates: Today thru March 30, 2025
  • Locations: Alachua County Sports and Events Center, Celebration Pointe
  • Open 5K Road Race: March 29, 2025, following the WMA 10K Road Race at Celebration Pointe (registration at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Gainesville/CelebrationPointe5K                         Deadline is Thursday, March 27th at 5PM. 
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Available throughout the week (sign-up at www.wmaci2025.com)
  • Admissions: Free for spectators
  • Athlete Village: Open daily from 10am – 9pm, with live entertainment vendors and more. Vendor opportunities can be found at https://wmaci2025.com/vendors/

Media Information:

  • Local media are invited to attend. Media credentials can be requested through the official event website: https://wmaci2025.com/media-accreditation/
  • The Media Center will be located at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center and will be open to credentialed media throughout the competition.
  • General Schedule and competition details are available at www.wmaci2025.com

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