Two Club Members Set Stunning New Canadian Age Records
It has been an extraordinary few weeks for our club, with two of our athletes delivering record‑breaking performances on the national stage. Roger Davies and Maria Zambrano—each in very different age groups and disciplines—set new Canadian records that highlight both their talent and their remarkable longevity in the sport.
Roger Davies: New Canadian M90 Indoor 1500m Record
At the Alberta Indoor Track & Field Championships in Edmonton, 90‑year‑old Roger Davies produced a performance that stunned even seasoned masters observers. Running essentially solo, Roger clocked 8:41.27, a new Canadian M90 indoor 1500m record (subject to ratification).
This time obliterated the previous national mark by nearly two minutes and even surpassed his own outdoor Canadian record of 9:24.97, set last summer en route to winning the national title at the Canadian Masters Championships in Quebec.
Roger’s achievement was featured in Canadian Running Magazine, which noted the magnitude of the improvement and the fact that he had already raced the 800m the day before—also solo. His consistency and competitive spirit continue to inspire athletes across the country.
Maria Zambrano: New Canadian W55 Half Marathon Record
Just one week later, at Vancouver’s First Half, Maria Zambrano delivered another masterclass in endurance. She ran 1:18:07, setting a new Canadian W55 half marathon record (subject to ratification) and missing the world record by only 22 seconds.
Maria averaged 18:30 per 5 km, finishing 12th overall among women and winning her age division by more than 12 minutes. This performance adds to her extraordinary range: in recent months she has set Canadian W55 records in the 3000m (10:28), half marathon, and marathon (2:49).
Her streak of excellence was also highlighted by Canadian Running Magazine, which emphasized her dominance across distances from 3000m to the marathon and her growing collection of national records.
Congratulations to Roger and Maria—two athletes proving that age is no barrier to excellence. Their achievements elevate not only our club, but the entire Canadian masters community.