First Event in Masters/LDR GP Last Weekend - A Success!

The first event in the USATF Georgia Masters/LDR Grand Prix Series took place this weekend at the Iron Horse Express 5K in Kennesaw. (9/15/13)  The weather was overcast and cool at the start of the race - perfect racing weather!

USATF Georgia members earning GP points for this event include:
 Female open:
1st - Jill Horst - 100 points
2nd - Angela Giuliani - 90 points
3rd - Christy Beckmann - 80 points

Men open:
None

Female Masters:
1st - Mary Gay- Li - 100 points
2nd - Donna Presley - 90 points
3rd - Deborah Chensvold - 80 points

Men Masters
1st - Valentin Alvarez -100 points
2nd - Alan Moore - 90 points
3rd - Terry Strawser - 80 points

Congratulations to all!  Next GP event is in Peachtree City at the Peachtree City 15K on October 19, 2013. Click here for GP Race Info

Dwight Phillips, Olympic Long Jumper Retires

Dwight Phillips was honored recently on his retirement from competition during an 11 Alive broadcast on August 9, 2013.  Phillips, an Olympic Gold Medalist in the long jump, suffered an Achilles tendon injury in 2012 that side-lined him for the entire season. 

President Ian Dube was on hand to present him with a USATF Georgia "Excellence in Athletics" award during his recent interview at 11 Alive.  The entire interview is available on our website at usatfga.org.

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Dwight lives in Atlanta and has a video production company that does photography, videography, and commercials.