The W60m finals took center stage in “Day Two” of the WMA Indoor Championships. The Men 800m and Women 800m finals rounded out the afternoon before giving way to the Men 60m semi-finals. 

The Women 60m finals saw 11 Gold medals awarded to nine different nations including Panama, Canada, Germany, Italy, Chile, Australia, Romania, Nigeria and the United States. Overall, 16 countries took home 33 total medals in the event.   

“I guess this means I am faster than an alligator” said Adina Gheorghiu (Romania), Gold Medalist and new Championship Record holder in the Women’s 60m 50-54 category. “It’s my first time here (America). This place is amazing. I believe in the values of sport and I am very grateful for everyone around me.”

The first Gold Medals of the day belonged to France’s Florian Roy and Team USA’s Peter La Barge. Roy took top billing in the Men’s 45-49 Indoor Shot Put with a throw of 14.25m. La Barge’s 23.83m throw put him atop of the podium for M85-89 in Discus. 

As Monday afternoon drew to a close, 22 categories handed out medals in the Men’s and Women’s 800m. The 75-79 category for both Men’s and Women’s saw records fall. All three women broke the previous Championship Record, but it was Great Britain’s Sarah Roberts who led the pack with a record time of 3:04.51. Sarah Harvey and Jeannie Rice of Team USA finished second and third. Tarmo Tupala, of Finland, also set a record with his time of 2:41.78.   David Clarke, of Great Britain, also set a Championship Record with a time of 2:21.00 in the M65-69 category.  

At West End, five Discus, three Javelin and two Hammer events were decided. Five different nations wore gold including: Trinidad & Tobago, The Czech Republic, Canada, Finland and The United States. Seven countries and territories took home silver and bronze. They were Israel, Denmark, Mongolia, Germany, Costa Rica, Mexico and Puerto Rico. 

Monday also saw nine heats and 12 semi-finals take place in the Men’s 60m with Rock & Roll Band Whiskey Jones wrapped up “Day 2” in the Athletes Village with a live performance. 

Tuesday morning saw multiple competitions in two locations. At 9 a.m., the Men’s and Women’s Indoor Pentathlon continued at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center with W35-39 and M35-39 categories starting the day. The Men’s 60m finals followed. The Men’s Shot Put and Weight Throw picked up again at 9 a.m..  At 11:45 a.m. the Men’s 3000m got underway with the 85+ category. At West End, at 9 a.m., the Outdoor Throws continued with the Women’s 75+ Javelin beginning the day, followed by Women’s 65-69 Hammer and Men’s 45-49 Discus.