1977 World Masters Athletics Championships
The second World Masters Athletics Championships were held in Gothenburg, Sweden, from August 8-13, 1977. [1] The World Masters Athletics Championships serve the division of the sport of athletics for people over 35 years of age, referred to as masters athletics.
| 1977 World Masters Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 8-13 August |
| Host city | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Level | Masters |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Participation | 2670 athletes from 45 nations |
← 1975 1979 → | |
A full range of track and field events were held, along with a cross country race and a marathon. Among the notable performances, American Miki Gorman won the W40 1500m, 3000m, cross-country, and marathon, while Irish Maeve Kyle won the W45 in 100m, 400m, high jump and long jump.[2]
References
- "Outdoor". World Masters Athletics. 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- "World Masters Championships Track and Field August 8-13 1977 Slottsskogsvallen Gothenburg Sweden" (PDF). MastersHistory.org. Retrieved 2021-08-21.
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