"Age is just a number" NM Veteran Stange 27-28 January 2024
It's like a juicy carrot to be able to see the results of your efforts throughout the year when you compare yourself with the fittest in Norway in your age group.
Participating in the Norwegian championships is the highlight of the year for many of the oldest members of GTI. It’s like a juicy carrot to be able to see the results of your efforts throughout the year when you compare yourself with the fittest in Norway in your age group. We younger veterans have a long way to go to compete in these championships, but there is no getting away from the fact that having small children and working life limit our opportunities somewhat. It’s certainly incredibly inspiring to see the results achieved by those who traveled.
This year’s NM for veterans took place in Stangehallen. Over 200 participants met for competition during the weekend’s exercises. A small group of 4 from GTI participated.
Saturday:
Olaf Våge Ellefsen M80-84 1500m. The time was 7.33.77, silver.
Olav Hagland M75-79 1500m. The time was 6.45.97, silver.
Kate Alnes K60-64 length, 3.10m, silver.
Kate Alnes K60-64 height without run-up, 0.92m, gold.
Janice A. Flaathe K65-69 height without run-up, 0.92m, silver.
Quote from Janice after the competition:
“Participated in altitude without a run-up, after a few panic jumps on Wednesday it was time for the first competition in this exercise. Two years since I last jumped.
After getting over 0.89m on my last attempt, I managed 0.92m on my first attempt. It was a silver medal with the result“
Total Saturday: 1 gold, 4 silver
Sunday:
Olaf Våge Ellefsens M80-84 800m with a time of 3.48.42, bronze.
Olav Hagland M75-79 800m with a time of 3.13.16, silver.
Olaf Våge Ellefsen’s M80-84 3000m with a time of 16.10.31, gold.
Olav Hagland M75-79 3000m with a time of 14.07.88, bronze.
Kate Alnes K60-64 long jump, 1.78m, bronze.
Kate Alnes K60-64 triple jump, 6.93m, silver.
Janice A. Flaathe K65-69 shot put, 8.20m, gold.
The total on Sunday: two gold, two silver and 3 bronze.
NM indoor 17-18 February Steinkjer, European master Championship 17-23 March, Poland, NM Ultra 100km 6 April, Bergen, NM half marathon 25.05, Birkeland, NM Veteran 21-23 June, Stjørdal and the main championship 27-29. June at home in Sandnes.