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Former Pioneers find success at World Masters Athletics

Joy Upshaw

Joy Upshaw '85 (by: jackrabbitstrack.com)

  • July 25, 2011 6:19am

Eight former Cal State East Bay track and field student-athletes competed at the 2011 World Masters Athletics (WMA) Outdoor Stadia Championships held in Sacramento last week, bringing home eight medals. Joy Upshaw's five medals led the former Pioneers, who competed in 14 events at the championships. Upshaw was a member of the Pioneers track and field team from 1982-85.

Upshaw also helped the U.S. women's 50-55 age group relay team take gold in the 4x100 meter relay, running the first leg. Also joining Upshaw on the podiums were fellow Pioneers William Long, who took home silver in the men's 50-55 long jump, Brian Conley, the 50-55 age group runner up in the 100 meter hurdles, and Bob Olsen, who grabbed silver in the men's 55-60 pole vault. Upshaw was profiled by the San Francisco Chronicle in April 2011. Read article.

The Pioneers are celebrating the 50th anniversary of intercollegiate athletics at Cal State East Bay. Visit eastbaypioneers.com/50years for more information and daily capsules on Pioneer Athletics history, including many of the great accomplishments of the track and field teams.

Read more on the Pioneer athletics Web site.

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