PONCE, PUERTO RICO........officials of Ponce released the official results of the Baseball throw for men at the first ever "Worlds' Longest Throw" Championships. Never has there been a throwing Festival for athletes from around the world to come to Puerto Rico to see who can throw the farthest and actually set official world records for distance competition with the baseball.
Tom Petranoff, developer of the competition says, "This was a fun new experience for athletes to try their skill .....and what a better place to do it than at the Paquito Montaner baseball stadium.....what we're doing with the Worlds Longest Throw Competition is to motivate fitness and reality competitions for all who want to try throwing events in track and field. Safe, fun and gets kids moving. WLT is not only how far you can throw, but how much you can improve your skills and learn how to use your body to throw. We're writing the record book for the world and improving fitness and throwing awareness."
Maryor Fanscisco 'Ico' Zayas Seijo sais. "Everyone knows that baseball is big in Puerto Rico and Track & Field is becoming more popular. We appreciate the opportunity to host this competition and hope Puerto Ricans enjoyed the competition and coaching."
While in PR....Petranoff conducted a "Learn to Throw" clinic to teach athletes and coaches how to throw the javelin event....... on the grounds of Dr. Pila Hight Schools on a Throwing Facility built and founded by Luis Velez in 1970 . Luis said" This is the largest group ever to come to Ponce --over 320 athletes participated in Throwers Festival and we hope next year will be bigger--thanks to all the sponsors and Nelson Padilla for making this a special event".
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Official Results Mens Open Division basball throw![]("http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/gstres/objcts/objects-baseball")
1st Place-------------Antonio Bermejo---------82.52 meters...(270.9ft)
2nd Place------------Manolo Oliveila-----------80.40 meters...(263.8ft)
3rd Place-------------Jose Guigliotti------------79.87 meters...(262.1ft)
4th Place-------------Marco Guigliotti----------79.30 meters---(260.2 ft)
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