What is the American record for a 5K?
Men
| Event | Record | Meet |
|---|---|---|
| 5000 m | 12:53.60 | Herculis |
| 5 km (road) | 13:20 | BAA 5K |
| 13:18 # | Carlsbad 5000 | |
| 10000 m | 26:44.36 | Prefontaine Classic |
Who is the youngest world record holder in athletics?
Usain Bolt first gained notice as a track prodigy at the 2002 world junior championships. Racing before a crowd of 36,000 in Jamaica’s National Stadium in Kingston, Bolt—just 15 years old at the time—won a gold medal in the 200-metre race, becoming the youngest-ever male world junior champion in any event.
What are the age groups for track and field?
Men and women compete separately in 5 year age groups starting at age 35; 35-39, 40-44. 50-54, etc. There is also a sub-masters age group for athletes 30-34. Masters meets typically include all typical T & F events; sprints, distance running, hurdles, throws, jumps, racewalking, and relays.
What age is Masters in athletics?
aged 30 and over
New South Wales Masters Athletics Association caters for male and female athletes aged 30 and over, who live in New South Wales.
Whats a good 5k time for my age?
Average 5k run time by age and ability
| Age | Beginner | Elite |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 37:44 | 21:18 |
| 15 | 32:40 | 18:26 |
| 20 | 31:33 | 17:49 |
| 25 | 31:33 | 17:49 |
Who is the fastest 16 year old in the world?
16-year-old American sprinter Candace Hill stunned the athletics world earlier this summer when she clocked a startling 10.98 seconds at the 100 meters.
What is a good age grade for running?
What is age grading?
| Age graded Percentage | guidelines as stated by the WMA |
|---|---|
| Above 100% | Usually, at least, a record setting performance for that age and distance |
| 100% | Approximate world record level |
| Above 90% | World Class Level |
| Above 80% | National Class Level |
What age is Bantam in track and field?
Age categories offered: Tyke – born 2009 or later, Peewee – born 2007-2008, Bantam – born 2005-2006, Midget – born 2003- 2004, U18 – born 2001-2002, U20 – born 1999-2000, Senior – born 1998-1979, Masters – Born February 18th 1983 or earlier.
What age are veterans running?
Traditionally, it used to be 40 and only in recent years, perhaps for gender equality, the men’s veteran category in many cases falls in line with the women’s at 35. It’s certainly a bit of a grey area (in more ways than one for most of us!).
What are the age categories for running?
Many races follow the USATF (USA Track & Field) standard when it comes to breaking down the age groups. This includes 5 or 10-year groupings. The 5 year age groups are: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-24, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, and 90 and over.
