2024 USATF MTF Hall of Fame Vote

There are 7 candidates for this year's Hall of Fame consideration. You can vote for up to 7 candidates.
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Notes on information provided with ballot:
  • Accomplishments (records, medals and rankings) are in individual track and field events – no relays.
  • Records legend [Example: WMA Records (3 - 5);]:
    • 3 - number of records set in single event, year and season
    • 5 - total records set including multiple in an event, year and season
  • Record Detail Legend [Example: W55 Steeplechase: 2001 Outdoor (88%; 92%);]:
    • W55 - Age Group
    • Steeplechase – Event
    • 2001 - Year
  • Championship Medal Detail Legend [Example: High Jump: 1988i (6 - 88%; 92%);]:
    • High Jump – Event
    • 1988i – Year and i = Indoor Championship, c = Combined Events Championship, t = Throws Championship
    • 6 – Number of competitors at Championship to finish event
    • 88% - Age Grade using 2023 Factors.
    • 92% - Percentage of current WMA Record (USATF MTF Record if WMA Record does not exist). 100% means it is the current record.
Mark Cleary, Administrator

Mark's Administrative Contributions:

Mark has served masters track and field for over 25 years at national, regional and association levels. He has coached and served masters athletes for over 30 years. 50 athletes Mark has coached have earned national championships and 10 have set WMA and 36 USATF MTF records. 9 athletes he has coached are USATF MTF Hall of Fame inductees. Mark was responsible for introducing team scoring at USATF Masters Indoor & Outdoor National Championships. He has competed in every Outdoor Championship since he was 30. Mark attended every USATF annual meeting since 2000. His noteworthy accomplishments and contributions all done while working full time:
  • Founder and President of a Masters Track and Field Club that has won 22 Masters USA National Championship titles (combined men’s / women’s), placed second 8 times, and third three times.
  • Masters Hall of Fame Chair (2019 - 2020)
  • Masters Hall of Fame Committee member (2021 - present)
  • Masters Invitational Program Chair (2001 - 2016)
  • Masters Awards Committee (2006 - present)
  • Masters West Region Coordinator (2001 - present)
  • David Pain Award - 2019
  • Masters West Region Championship Meet Director (2001 - present)
  • Top Administrative Award: West Region: 2022
  • Southern Calif Association President (2019 - 2022)
  • Southern Calif Association Vice President (2017 - 2019)
  • Southern Calif Association administrative positions (2001 - present)
  • Masters Southern Calif Association Championship Meet Director (2007 - present)
  • Masters Track and Field Athlete: 39 All American Awards, 13 US Top Ten Rankings, and has competed at every USATF Masters Outdoor Championship since age 30.
Antwon Dussett, M35 - M45, Athlete (Sprints)

Antwon's Athletic Overview:

Antwon has competed in Masters Track & Field since 2011. During that time, he has broken 2 USATF MTF records, has won 50 USATF MTF championships, and won 7 WMA gold, 3 WMA silver and 1 WMA bronze medals. He has had at least 31 USA #1 Rankings, and received 6 USATF MTF Age Group Athlete of the Year Awards.

Athletic Accomplishments Summary:

Events: Sprints
WMA Records: 0;
USATF MTF Records: 2;
WMA Medals: Gold - 7; Silver - 3; Bronze - 1;
USA MTF Gold: w/ competition - 50; w/o competition - 0;
USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 31;
USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Overall - 0; Event - 0; Age Group - 6;
Years Competed: 2006; 2007; 2008; 2009; 2010; 2011; 2012; 2013; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2023; 2024;
Events (inc in accomplishments): 60; 100; 200; 400;
Events: 60; 100; 200; 400; 800;
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Sonja Friend-Uhl, W35 - W50 Athlete (Middle Distance)

Sonja's Athletic Overview:

Sonja has competed in Masters Track & Field since 2007. During that time, she has broken 1 WMA and 12 USATF MTF records, has won 33 USATF MTF championships, and won 3 WMA gold and 1 WMA silver medals. She has had at least 69 USA #1 Rankings, and received 4 USATF MTF Age Group Athlete of the Year Awards.

Athletic Accomplishments Summary:

Events: Middle Distance
WMA Records: 1;
USATF MTF Records: 12;
WMA Medals: Gold - 3; Silver - 1; Bronze - 0;
USA MTF Gold: w/ competition - 33; w/o competition - 0;
USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 69;
USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Overall - 0; Event - 0; Age Group - 4;
Years Competed: 2005; 2006; 2007; 2009; 2010; 2011; 2012; 2013; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024;
Events (inc in accomplishments): 400; 800; 1500; 1MILE; 3000; 5000;
Events: 200; 400; 800; 1500; 1MILE; 3000; 5000; 10000; HMAR;
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Philip Greenwald, Administrator (Middle Distance)

Philip's Administrative Contributions:

Phil has served Masters Track and Field for over 40 years. His contributions include
  • USATF Masters Team Manager 21 times (1995, 2003 - 2024)
  • USATF NY Association Treasurer (2013 - present)
  • USATF Masters Indoor Championships' Meet Director in the New York City Armory in 2021
  • USATF Certified Official regularly working masters meets and meets with high number of masters participants (1984 - present)
  • USATF Men's LDR Committee Member and appointee to the Rules Committee (2010 - present)
Brian Hankerson, M40 - M65 Athlete (Jumps, Combined Events)

Brian's Athletic Overview:

Brian has competed in Masters Track & Field since 2003. During that time, he has broken 3 USATF MTF records, has won 39 USATF MTF championships, and won 3 WMA gold, 4 WMA silver and 2 WMA bronze medals. He has had at least 46 USA #1 Rankings, received 3 USATF MTF Event Group and 2 Age Group Athlete of the Year Awards.

Athletic Accomplishments Summary:

Events: Jumps, Combined Events
WMA Records: 0;
USATF MTF Records: 3;
WMA Medals: Gold - 3; Silver - 4; Bronze - 2;
USA MTF Gold: w/ competition - 39; w/o competition - 0;
USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 46;
USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Overall - 0; Event - 3; Age Group - 2;
Years Competed: 2003; 2005; 2006; 2007; 2008; 2009; 2010; 2011; 2012; 2013; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024;
Events (inc in accomplishments): 60; HJ; LJ; TJ; DEC; PENT; HEPT;
Events: 50; 55; 60; 100; 200; 400; 1500; 60H; SH; HJ; PV; LJ; TJ; SP; DT; JT; DEC; PENT; HEPT;
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Monica Kendall, W45 - W65 Athlete (Throws)

Monica's Athletic Overview:

Monica has competed in Masters Track & Field since 2003. During that time, She has broken 1 WMA and 15 USATF MTF records, has won 14 USATF MTF championships, and won 1 WMA gold and 1 WMA silver medals. She has had at least 32 USA #1 Rankings.

Athletic Accomplishments Summary:

Events: Throws
WMA Records: 1;
USATF MTF Records: 15;
WMA Medals: Gold - 1; Silver - 1; Bronze - 0;
USA MTF Gold: w/ competition - 14; w/o competition - 0;
USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 32;
USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Overall - 0; Event - 0; Age Group - 2;
Years Competed: 2003; 2004; 2006; 2007; 2008; 2009; 2010; 2011; 2012; 2013; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024;
Events (inc in accomplishments): SP; DT; JT; WTPENT;
Events: SP; DT; HT; JT; WT; SWT; WTPENT; UWPENT;
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William Platts, M75 - M95 Athlete (Throws, Jumps, Combined Events)

William's Athletic Overview:

William has competed in Masters Track & Field since 2003. During that time, he has broken 8 WMA and 16 USATF MTF records, has won 30 USATF MTF championships, and won 2 WMA gold and 1 WMA silver medals. He has had at least 54 USA #1 Rankings, and received 3 USATF MTF Age Group Athlete of the Year Awards.

Athletic Accomplishments Summary:

Events: Throws, Jumps, Combined Events
WMA Records: 8;
USATF MTF Records: 16;
WMA Medals: Gold - 2; Silver - 1; Bronze - 0;
USA MTF Gold: w/ competition - 22; w/o competition - 8;
USATF MTF #1 Ranking: 54;
USATF MTF Athlete of the Year: Overall - 0; Event - 0; Age Group - 3;
Years Competed: 2003; 2004; 2005; 2007; 2008; 2009; 2010; 2011; 2012; 2013; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024;
Events (inc in accomplishments): 100; 200; LJ; SP; DT; HT; JT; WT; PENT; WTPENT;
Events: 50; 60; 100; 200; 1500; LJ; SP; DT; HT; JT; WT; PENT; WTPENT;
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