5th Annual Cory Holly Classic 2021
5th Annual Vernon Throws Challenge Saturday August 28th, 2021
Fifth Annual Cory Holly Classic 2021 Meet Summary
In spite of Interior Region COVID restrictions that almost cancelled the event, city-wide fire alerts and smoke hazard warnings, seven new records were established in the Fifth Annual Cory Holly Track and Field Classic August 28th at the Greater Vernon Athletic Park.
The weather turned out to be warm and thankfully, free of smoke.
Merek Glowacki, age 80, of Revelstoke, competing in the Masters Men division, set a Canadian record in the M80 Throws Pentathlon with a total score of 4333 points.
Christine Dalgleish, age 58, of Prince George, set a new BC record of 9.64m in the W55 weight throw.
Joan Harris, age 59, also of Prince George, set a new BC record in the W55 Throws Pentathlon with a total score of 2264 points.
Nicole Carlos, age 47, of Kelowna, set a new Canadian record in the W45 Throws Pentathlon with a total score of 3746 points. She also set a new BC record in the W45 discus of 36.40m, and in the W45 javelin, of 31.80m. What a go Nicole!
Monica Pomietlarz, age 63, of West Kelowna, set a new BC record in the W60 javelin, with a fine toss of 29.64m
27 athletes from across BC ranging in age from 10 to 92 attended the event. Thanks very much to all the athletes, staff, volunteers, coaches and officials for helping make this local community event a tremendous success.
See you next year in Vernon! Saturday, August 27th, 2022
Cory & Tracy Holly
Meet Directors
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