Excellent debut result. 5000m, 1500m Run, 4-400m Relay

Chelyabinsk welcomes its "silver" champions: the Russian Veterans' Track and Field Championships have kicked off in the city. Athletes who have crossed the half-age threshold, yet the competitive spirit remains youthful, gathered at the Elena Elesina Stadium. Participants compete in age groups 35 and older. The age groups are 50-54 and over 70. The program includes distances from 100 meters to 5000 meters, race walking, sprinting, long jump, high jump, shot put, and discus throw. Russian Veterans 35+ Championship Day 1: 5000m Run