Willie Banks M60 American record in triple jump

Willie Banks reached 12.51 meters (41 feet 0 1/2 inch) in the triple jump on his second try at the Pasadena Senior Games on June 4, 2016, at Caltech. The former elite world-record holder's first and fourth jumps also exceeded the listed American record for men 60-64 of 11.96 (39-3) by the late Tom Patsalis in 1982. Banks had a goal of beating the age-group world record of 12.68 (41-7 1/4) by Stig Bäcklund in 2000. A half-hour after the triple jump, Banks entered the high jump in progress and won another gold with a clearance of 1.71 meters (5-7 1/4) - just under his recent American record of 1.73 meters (5-8). He concluded his day with three failed attempts at a world record 1.82 meters (5-11 1/2). Mike Powell, who set the world record in the long jump (29-4 1/2) at Tokyo IAAF worlds in 1991, cheered Banks during his triple jump tries.

[@trevorregay9283]

wow.....still going over 40 ft over 60 years old is impressive.....most people are lucky to still be walking without pain at that age....

[@sandroevangelisti1]

Amazing. A men 60 years old to leap on 12.54 & 1.82..... And another great - Mike Powel - applausing alongside. It has been really gorgeous....

[@Roundbanana]

Willie Banks is my favorite 😂 he’s so funny and don’t ask him for a high five or your going to have to jump for it lol

[@Suited-immer]

Awesome champ, its good to see you still doing it at 60. smile

[@bear1568]

Very cool. Both Willie and Mike look great!

[@JimmyBo4x4315]

Nothing better than seeing my former track coach still kick some butt on the field!

[@nattyswede]

Majestic!

[@nealwright5630]

Wow!

[@samma7645]

Fabulous Willie. Greetings from Vancouver Canada. Trying to get back into my favourite event after 35 years @ 54, but in a hockey-centric nation, can't find a coach to help someone my age in the TJ. Regularly watch Banks, Edwards, Taylor, Powell, coaching videos etc. to self-help to get to a perhaps unattainable 14.20 in one year. Any sage advise ?

[@AMAROLAS]

Hey, search for a public group on Facebook called "We Jump N Sand - Triple Jump"' and join it for some support , advice, and coaching.

[@samma7645]

Thanks !!!! Amarolas.

[@hugueslaurent5628]

Sympa un record tout seul

[@geoffnelson4777]

High jump standards are supposed to be no further apart than 13' 3". You aren't fudging are you?

[@johnrogan9420]

Would be more impressive if willie and mike ever held real jobs!