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ERIKA SCHULTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Albert Erickson, 83, of Monroe, Wash., prepares for the 1,500-meter run during the USA National Master's National Combined Events Championships Sunday, July 15, 2012.

ERIKA SCHULTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Albert Erickson, 83, of Monroe, Wash., throws the javelin during USA National Master's National Combined Events Championships Sunday, July 15, 2012. Erickson, the second oldest athlete at the decathlon, competed in 10 events over two days at Woolsey Stadium in Shoreline. Competitors, ages 18-86, traveled from around the country to participate in events like the long jump, shot put, pole vault and 1,500-meter run.

ERIKA SCHULTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Bill Jankovich, 78, of Wisconsin, competes in the 1,500-meter run during the USA National Master's National Combined Events Championships Sunday, July 15, 2012.

ERIKA SCHULTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Dennis Sullivan, 86, of Bend, Ore., receives his first place trophy after participating in the USA National Master's National Combined Events Championships Sunday, July 15, 2012. Sullivan, the oldest athlete at the decathlon, competed in 10 events over two days at Woolsey Stadium in Shoreline. Competitors, ages 18-86, traveled from around the country to participate in events like the long jump, shot put, pole vault and 1,500-meter run. For more photos, visit the gallery.