2011 World Masters Athletics Championships | |
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Dates | 6–17 July 2011 |
Host city | Sacramento, United States |
Venue | Hornet Stadium |
Level | Masters |
Type | Outdoor |
Participation | 4761 athletes from 93[1] nations |
Official website | Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine |
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2011 World Masters Athletics Championships is the nineteenth in a series of World Masters Athletics Outdoor Championships that took place in Sacramento, United States from 6 to 17 July 2011. [2] [3]
The primary stadium was Hornet Stadium (Sacramento State Stadium) on the campus of Sacramento State University, which had hosted the U.S. Olympic Trials for track and field in 2000 and 2004. [1] [4] Supplemental venues included Charles C. Hughes Stadium, Beaver Stadium at American River College, Granite Regional Park for Cross Country, William Land Park for Road Walks and American River Parkway for Marathon. [5]
This Championships was organized by World Masters Athletics (WMA) in coordination with a Local Organising Committee (LOC) led by John McCasey. [1]
The WMA is the global governing body of the sport of athletics for athletes 35 years of age or older, setting rules for masters athletics competition. [6]
In addition to a full range of track and field events, [7] [8] non-stadia events included 8K cross country, 10K race walk, 20K race walk, and Marathon.