Members of Houston Elite Set Six Records at Masters Regionals
Starting with the women, Mignon Achi won her 400 meter race in 65.22 and was second in the 60 in a time of 8.53. Rebecca Marvil who also runs for the Houston Harriers set two meet records in her age group 50-54, 1,500 in 5:36, and the 3,000 in 12:53.65.
Alan Sims in the 45-49 group set a record in the 60 meters at 7.81 and won the long jump in 5.62 meters. Bob Cozens won the 200 and 400 in the 70 plus group, 32.28, and 73.13 respectivley. Horace Grant set two records in the 55-59 age group; 200m 27.06, and in the 800m in 2:11.25. Damon Blakemore in the 45-49 group set the 60 meter hurdle record in a time of 9.95.
Great job to all of you. Many of these runners will be running in the Masters Indoor Nationals in Boston, Massachusetts at the end of the month.