John Brennand was the third American finisher and fourth overall in the 70-74 age division 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the USA Track and Field Masters National Championships in Sacramento.
Brennand, 74, representing the Santa Barbara Athletic Association, ran 23 minutes, 3.25 seconds in the 5,000. Herb Phillips, 70, of Canada won the race in 19:29.08. The first U.S. runner was Thom Weddle, 71, in 20:46, and Al Shook came in next in 22:00.69.
In the 10,000, Brennand clocked 48:13.70. Phillips won in 40:02.31 followed by Weddle in 43:36.79 and Rod MacKinlay in 43:37.68
Rollie Cavaletto of Club West, was the second American and third overall in the 2,000-meter steeplechase in the 65 age group. He ran 9:13.95 to finish behind Douglas Brown (8:56.13). Barrie Dargie of Canada won the race in 7:26.87.
Goleta’s Gordon McClenathen, representing Club West, was runner-up in the 75-79 age division 2,000m steeplechase in 11:51.46.
The meet concludes Sunday at Sacramento State.
