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Willie Banks clears 5-7 for world age-group record at age 65
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This HJ guy is my hero. I jumped with him in some all-comers meets in the mid-1960's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCiRwCIKK0Y
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Originally posted by gm View PostLike at Danceland in Saskatchewan...https://www.collectorsweekly.com/sto...ach-watrous-saThe floor is actually a 5000 square foot maple floor suspended over coils of horsetail hair on rollers.
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Since Dwight is 2+ years older than Willie, even if he broke any records, Willie would have a couple extra years to break them each time Dwight moves up an age group.
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Originally posted by Bruce Kritzler View Post
What is a horsehair floor? I'm only aware of hardwood and synthetic (rubberized/Tartan).
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Originally posted by gh View PostI managed to dunk a basketball once on a very bouncy (horsehair) floor.
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Originally posted by gh View Post
thanks for the reminder of why Dwight felt compelled to cease being a contributor here in the early days of the board
Also Dwight's ego? Where did that come from...I love his field events commentary...he never sounded condescending....Last edited by Conor Dary; 07-25-2021, 09:57 PM.
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Originally posted by gh View Post
thanks for the reminder of why Dwight felt compelled to cease being a contributor here in the early days of the board
I found Stones a valuable poster and had a number of conversations with him offline. He was always pleasant to me even when I might challenge a comment of his.
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Originally posted by Atticus View PostWhat part of NOT didn't register? I've met him and my wife and I had a nice conversation with him. I've already identified him as my favorite commentator - what more do you need?
I was at the NCAA meet one year at U. of Illinois in Champaign, and Dwight Stones was standing near me outside the stadium. Some about 11 year old asked me, in a low awe-struck voice, " Is that Dwight Stones next to you ? I'm a high jumper and want to maybe talk to him. Do you think he would talk to me and answer some high jumping questions ? " I said, yes, that's him, and sure, he would talk to you ! Anyhow the kid timidly approached Dwight, and he could not have been nicer and attentive with the youngster.
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Originally posted by gh View Postthanks for the reminder of why Dwight felt compelled to cease being a contributor here in the early days of the board
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Originally posted by wamego relays champ View Post
I believe Dwight still coaches, so it seems pretty plausible that he has attempted a jump in practice since he last competed at the masters level.
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Speaking of dunking, why stop there? (Photo of Valeriy Brumel touching the rim with the toe of his shoe.)
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This gallery has 1 photos.Last edited by Charley Shaffer; 07-27-2021, 07:26 AM. Reason: Clarification for those who cannot see the photo.
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Originally posted by Atticus View PostUnlike the rest of us, I'd guess Dwight's ego (not that it's that huge, but he does have a rep to protect) would not be amenable to even trying.
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Originally posted by wamego relays champ View PostI believe Dwight still coaches, so it seems pretty plausible that he has attempted a jump in practice since he last competed at the masters level.
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Originally posted by 18.99s View PostA better question would be what is the last time Stones jumped over anything? Banks has been jumping in Masters meets for more than the past 10 years, but has Stones even done a training jump in the past 20?
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