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The History of Masters/Veteran Athletics (abbreviated) Founding fathers of the masters movement: Earliest veteran competitors were mainly road-runners. IGAL (Interessen-Gemeinschaft Alterer Langstreckenlaufer = Partnership of Older Long Distance Runners) formed in 1968. First Marathon CHs in Holland. NZL had early runners movements, and the interests were imported to the USA, leading after 1965 to the […]

Documents

All the documents from WMA to aid you as Masters Athletes compete

Records

All the World Records of our amazing athletes along with results from our Championships.

Calendar

Upcoming Events for the WMA and our Regions, including Championships and General Assembly Meetings. Please be aware we are currently reviewing the entire Masters Athletics schedule for the upcoming championships, once we know more and have some confirmed information we will of course share with everyone.

3 Nov

Masters athletes to claim historic world titles at Bathurst 23

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For the first time in history, Masters athletes will be able to stake their claim for glory alongside the world’s best...

21 Oct

2024 WMA Marathon World Championship

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Dear Regional Representatives and WMA Members, The WMA Council is happy to announce their intention to schedule a WMA Marathon Championship...

3 Oct

Torun Launches site and Entry Booklet

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As we start to get closer and closer to the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun next year, the LOC...

26 Sep

IAU and WMA signed a long term agreement

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IAU and WMA took the opportunity and sign during 31st IAU 100 km World Championships long term partnership agreement. It is...

5 Sep

Official statement of WMA on throwing facilities in Tampere

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All used hammer throws (TESC and Ratina) were legal, that means all competitions in all age groups are ok. Hervanta:...

30 Aug

2022 WMA/IAU World 100k Championship

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August 27, 2022, Bernau, Germany The 2022 WMA/IAU World Championship was held in a city northeast of Berlin proper under threatening...

Age Grading Leaps Forward

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WMA Council has approved use of the updated Age Grading Factors: “WMA Council accepts the statistical analysis undertaking on their behalf...

24 Aug

WMA Athletes Ready to Run and Run and…

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132 World Masters Athletics (WMA) athletes are signed up to compete in the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) 100km World Championships...