Like dominoes, World Records started to fall and continued to fall throughout the day. Four World Records were rewritten by day’s end. Kenton Brown’s time of 8.76 in the M80-84 60m got the party started Tuesday morning. By afternoon, the 3000m saw two new World Records. Francis Kipkoech Bowen of Kenya ran 8:36.23 to set a new mark in the M50-54 category and 91-year-old American, Inocencio Cantu, rewrote history with his time of 21:29.65 in the M90-94 category.

The Men’s 60m crowned eight members of Team USA, with Gold, in 12 age categories. Mongolia, Australia, German and Sweden also stood atop the podium. In all, Team USA claimed 21 of the 36 medals. France was a distant second with three.

At West End, the Outdoor Throws saw 11 Gold Medals awarded to six different nations including the United States, Israel, Luxemburg, Norway, Canada and France. Those from the Hexagon were left with the biggest grins.

“I don’t believe it” said Claudine Cacaut (France), Gold Medalist and new World Record holder in the W60-64 Hammer Throw event. “I’m overjoyed. What a crazy moment. I beat a World Record by 2 centimeters.”

As Tuesday afternoon drew to a close, six categories handed out medals in the Indoor Throws.  Team USA swept the M60-64 Shot Put with Scott Eriksson’s 15.37m, winning gold. Team USA also swept M75-79 Weight Throw with Ken Moss atop the podium with his distance of 18.02m. The M65-69 Shot Put had Great Britain’s Michael Hausler wearing gold with his 13.56m effort. Gavin Murray, of Australia, rounded out the day in the M70-74. His Weight Throw of 17.73m put him in first place and in gold.

Brad Heron, on the piano, wrapped up “Day 3” in the Athletes Village with a live performance.  On Wednesday, from 5 p.m.-9 p.m., athletes from every nation will undoubtedly face their most grueling test. They will be on the mic entertaining everyone with four hours of live karaoke. Wednesday morning will continue to see multiple competitions in two locations. At 9 a.m., athletes take to the air, at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center, with the Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump and Pole Vault starting with the W40-45 category.  The Indoor Throws pick back up with the Weight Throw, in W55-59, and Shot Put in M75-79.  The Men’s 200m heats and semifinals get underway with the Women’s 3000m anchoring the afternoon beginning at 2 p.m.. At West End, at 9 a.m., the Outdoor Throws continue with the W50-54 Hammer followed by the M55-59 Discus and the M45-49 Javelin.