Sports

Los Alamos Senior Olympians Compete at National Senior Games in Cleveland

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Senior Olympians from left, Susan Krohn, Jackie Marr and Inez Ross. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Three local athletes recently competed at the National Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio.

Susan Krohn and Jackie Marr participated in the swimming events for women in the 70-74 age division and Inez Ross in the 5K Road Race for women in the 80-84 age division.

Results:

Inez Ross:

  • 5K Road Race = 4th at 50:12:2 (just 7 seconds behind 3rd place)

Susan Krohn (swimming with a casted broken arm):

  • 100 yard back: 26th at 3:49:86
  • 50 yard brst: 20th at 1:54:29
  • 50 yard free: no time given (5th in her heat, 1/8 heats)
  • 100
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Fusion Multisport Opening in Downtown Los Alamos!

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New business owners Brad and Rose Nyenhuis anticipate opening Fusion Multisport in late October or early November in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
She’s a runner. He’s a cyclist. They both love downhill skiing. Together Rose and Brad Nyenhuis own Fusion Multisport set to open in late October or early November in downtown Los Alamos.
 
The 2,200-square-foot store at 106 Central Park Square, facing Central Avenue, will specialize in products and services for:
  • Runners – free computerized
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Pinon Students Clown Around With Legendary Lou Pierotti

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Softball legend Lou Pierotti tells Pinon students about Pierotti’s Clowns while his friend and neighbor Los Alamos Middle School Librarian Lisa Whitacre looks on. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

In 1953, Lou Pierotti of Los Alamos formed Pierotti’s Clowns, the only five-man fast-pitch softball team in the nation.  

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Pierotti, now in his 90s, shared the story of the Clowns with fourth, fifth and sixth grade students at Pinon Elementary School in White Rock and answered their questions about the team. Read More

Weekly Pace Race Cancelled Due to Weather

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ACRR News:
 
Atomic City Road Runners Club has announced that this week’s pace race scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10 near the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area was cancelled due to rainy conditions. 
 
The trail that was to be utilized for the race was totally flooded by rain water.
 
Next week’s race will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 and will be the “Bridges Loop” on the trail into the canyon behind the Aquatic Center on Canyon Road.  1 and 3 mile trail courses will be available and a 1 mile paved course on Canyon Road for strollers and those who prefer a paved course will
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Yum Run Supports Work of LA Cares

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Rosmarie Frederickson, vice president of LA Cares, left, with June Gladney, treasurer, at Ruby K’s Bagel Café. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner

By MANDY MARKSTEINER

LA Cares runs the food bank in Los Alamos. They feed 65-75 families a month. Families receive a box of staples like rice, noodles, and beans.They can “shop” for specialty items. LA Cares also provides rent and utility payment assistance for people who have fallen behind and are in danger of having their utilities shut off or losing their housing.

“Everyone assumes that all the people in this town are wealthy, but last year we helped Read More

Athletic Officials Urge Community to Support Hilltoppers

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Los Alamos High School Athletic Director Vicki Nelms briefed Rotarians on the Hilltopper athletic program Sept. 3. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos High School Athletic Director Vicki Nelms and four of her coaches spoke to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos Sept. 3 at the Dixie Girl.

The athletic officials urged the community to come out and support the Hilltoppers this season. Nelms gave an overview of the LAHS athletic program saying more than 20 sports are played competitively at the high school, which has more than 100 coaches Read More

Georgia Pedicini Wins Sept. 3 Pace Race

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Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

Georgia Pedicini was 11 seconds off for 2 miles at Tuesday’s pace race, and Laura McClellan’s 23:28 for 3 miles was 13 seconds off her prediction.

There were 18 people who competed in the weekly Tuesday pace race in Pajarito Acres ranging in age from 3 to 78. The course is a fairly-flat 1-mile paved-loop mainly on Estante Way. Rain ended an hour before the race started.

One could run any number of loops but with a requested time of 45 minutes or less. All distances from 1 to 6 miles were done. Most did 1 or 3 miles.

The fastest for 1 mile were Jackie Marr Read More