WMA Changes in Rules of Competition came into Effect May 1, 2010
Weight for W75+ shot and hammer reduced to 2 kg.
Weight for W75+ discus reduced to 0.75 kg.
Wight for W75+ weigh reduced to 4 kg.
M80+ Long hurdles reduced to 200m hurdle with 5 hurdles.
W70+ Long hurdles reduced to 200m hurdle with 5 hurdles. Already in operation from June 2008
M60-69 Hurdles Indoor and Outdoor, changed to 12.00m to the 1st hurdle and 16.00m from the last hurdle to the finish
M 60-69 100m-60m Height Distance Distance Distance to the
hurdles to 1st Hurdle in-between finish
84,0 cm 12.00m 8.00m 16.00m
A few implement suppliers now have the new WMA weights. JumpStart Athletics is a Canadian based company. Other suppliers will be added.
(14.05.2010)