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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.

11 Aug

Acknowledgement from UK Athletics of the dedication of Mr Alan Bell – elected Vice President of Competition

News

A familiar to all of use who have competed at WMA events over the years I am sure. We are extremely...

8 Aug

WMA International Volunteer Officials Expression of Interest: INVITATION TO OFFICIATE

News, WMACI23

2023 WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Torun, Poland - Sunday 26 March – Saturday 1 April 2023 On behalf of...

4 Aug

2025 WMA Indoor Championship Bid process is Formally Open

News

2025 WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS INDOOR INVITATION TO BID The Bid Process for the 2025 WMA Championships Indoor has been reopened...

22 Jul

2022 WMA Championship – working towards the future

News, WMAC22

Dear Masters Athletes, Officials, Volunteers, Members and Regions, I had the privilege of working and speaking with many of the LOC...

18 Jul

Records Broken in Tampere, Finland 2022

News, WMAC22

World, regional and country records were broken at the WMA Championship in Finland. Not all venues were eligible for records because...

18 Jul

WMAC Tampere Results and Medal Counts

News, WMAC22

Full Results Full PDF View can be found on our Results Page Full Medal Table

4 Jul

WMA business got done!

News, WMAC22

The General Assembly is where WMA Officers and Championships are selected, Constitution and rule changes are approved or rejected, reports are...

29 Jun

World Championships are Back!!

News, WMAC22

Our much-anticipated Championships commenced today. Thousands of athletes with family and friends are being welcomed by our Finnish hosts. First time...