Presidential Run

     When it comes to making a strong “Presidential Run”, most folks think of a political scenario where several candidates form campaigns, hire several staffers, raise an enormous amount of money for TV ads, Radio ads, and opportunities to destroy their political rival. And few would think of any relationship to the 100m Dash…except for perhaps John Brooks (Pictured Above), who did not use any forms of media, didn’t spend any time Fundraising, hired no additional help, but did manage to destroy his competition, as he is seen here posting a blistering 12.63 in the 100m Dash, as he catches the eyes of many spectators in attendance that day. In an effort to prove some versatility, and a command of his campaign on the track during the 6^th Annual President’s Open, John also set a new President’s Open and Liberty Tour record in the 200m Dash, as well, with a time of 25.43. And just in case you didn’t realize that to make a Presidential Run, one must be at least 35 years of age, Mr. Brooks accomplished this day’s records hauling an additional generation on his shoulders, and set such records at the spry young age of 56. As this Presidential Campaign came to a close, more than 75 records were broken, of which more than 50% were Liberty Tour records. There were fantastic performances from all age divisions (Youth, Scholastic, Open, & Master’s), and in a vast array of events. According to Executive Producer of the Liberty Tour, Anthony Mills, “We are now in our 6^th season of the Liberty Tour, and we are a bit surprised to keep seeing so many records fall at each of the stops along the Tour.” He adds, “With the Adirondack Championships up next on the Tour, it makes me wonder if this trend will continue. I sure hope so!”

     As noted, the Adirondack Championships are the next stop of the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series. This is the first year that the Junior Olympic and Open & Master’s Championships have been combined in the same meet. It should be interesting to see how this new schedule plays out. Be sure to make a point of being there, as you will not want to miss out on any of the Championship performances of 2010.

     Just in case you missed the President’s Open we have captured several of the other exciting records set on the day. Be sure to scroll down and see who had a Strong Presidential Performance. To view all of the performances by each athlete, click “Results” from the navigation bar. For all of the current Records for the President’s Open, or the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series, click “Records”.

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