Just got word from Peter Horan in New Zealand. Bernie Portenski has smashed another W60 World Record for the 10,000 meters this morning (Sunday 28 Feb). Last week she broke the W60 5000 meters World Record in a time of 18.51 at Newtown Park, Wellington Masters two day meeting. Today at the same venue she smashed the 10,000 meters W60 by 16 seconds in a time of 39min and 5 seconds in windy conditions.

The previous 10,000 meter World Record was held by Theresa Baird from Australia in 39:21 s in 2001.

Bernie is now aiming to break World Records in the Christchurch Half Marathon in June, then crossing to Australia aiming to break the World Record in the Gold Coast Marathon in July.

Thanks Peter for the news.

Way to go Bernie, fantastic running!

Bernie Portenski