Houston area gulf track meet is back! The Houston Harriers running club is hosting the first annual Masters track meet August 4, 2001 at 4pm on the Rice University track.

The purpose of the meet is to promote excellence in masters running in the greater Houston area and the cities in the state. The goal is to establish a dynamic and successful masters track meet to position Houston to attract national competitors and a national audience.

Olympic gold medalist and 100 meter world record holder Leroy Burrell along with Olympic gold medalist and Olympic champion Michelle Burrell will hand out the awards for the Houston area Gulf Masters track meet. Expect to see this event become the most prestigious and dynamic Masters track now and in years to come.

Events will include the 100, 200, 400, 800, mile, 3,000, 4x400 relay, and the distance medley relay. Awards will be presented in five-year age groups beginning with 35-39.

For more information, e-mail Doug Storey at [email protected].