Among the 1,043 are thirty reigning world champions and ten Olympians. The facility is located at 8001 Sheriff Road in Landover. The meet is open to the media and spectators.
The 1,043 athletes are from 30 to over 90 years old, from 47 states and 14 countries. The event will display speed, strength, and endurance for all ages. Â The message of masters track and field is lifetime fitness and health through training and competition. Track events run from 60 meters to 3,000 meters, and field events include the full range of indoor jumps and throws. The events will take place from 9AM-5PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
The event attracts Olympians, world and national champions, and world and national record-holders — yet it’s open to participants of all levels, even beginners.  The 1984 Olympic Flagbearer, Ed Burke, 72, from Los Gatos, CA Rob Muzzio, Clifton, VA, 5th in the decathlon in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, now 45 and coach at his old high school, Robinson in Fairfax, VA, is competing in the M45 shot put and pole vault as a member of the Potomac Valley Track Club. Bruce McBarnette, 55, of Sterling VA, set a World M55 Record January 20 (6’1 3/4″ in the high jump), with thousands watching and cheering, at an all-comers meet at the PG Sportsplex.  USA Track & Field selected him Athlete of the Year for his age group. Oscar Peyton, 56, of Accokeek MD, has exploded with success as the world champion in the Men’s 55-59 100 Meters Outdoors (11.46) and the 55-59 200 Meters Outdoors (23.47).  Alisa Harvey, now 47, of Manassas VA continues to set American records as she moves through the age groups — at 46, she ran the 2012 Olympic Trials 400-meter — her fifth time making the Olympic Trials.  She is entered in the 400 and 800 Meters. James Barr, 45, of Arlington VA, a world masters champion in the decathlon and high jump, entered in eight events. Bob Paulen (M75-79) multiple events, Silver Spring, MD and Dewey Beach, DE Ty Brown (M65-69) 60M and 60M Hurdles – DC Ken Moss (M65-69) Weight throw, Superweight, Shot put – Leesburg, VA Marcus Battle (M50-54) LJ, TJ â Silver Spring, MD Larry Rosen (M50-54) Shot Put – Bethesda, MD Shawn Robinson (M50-54) Weight Throw, Superweight, Shot Put â Ellicott City, MD In addition, Potomac Valley USATF President George Harris has a 4X200M Relay Team of Locals who are after the WR in M50. Edward A Burke, Los Gatos, CA The 1984 US OLYMPIC FLAGBEARER is entered in the weight throw (16 lbs) and superweight (35 lbs). He smashed the WR in the weight throw last summer and is aiming for the WR in the Indoor at the meet. Rob Muzzio, Clifton, VA, 5th in the decathlon in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, now 45 and coach at his old high school, Robinson in Fairfax, VA, is competing in the M45 shot put and pole vault as a member of the Potomac Valley Track Club. (Also in “Local Stars” above) Chris Williams, of Colton, California, competed for Jamaica in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Olympics, winning a bronze medal in 2000 in the 4 x 400. As a 40-year-old last year at the US masters nationals in Lisle, Illinois, Chris ran unthinkable times of 10.48 in the 100 (against a slight headwind) and 21.00 in the 200 (the latter would win many collegiate races today). Chris is entered in the 60 and 200 at Landover. Chris Faulknor of Los Angeles, California, ran in the 1988 Olympics for Jamaica in the 4 x 100 relay. Chris, who competed for Abilene Christian University in Texas, is entered in all three sprints at Landover (60, 200, and 400) in the M50 division. Karl Smith of Alexandria, Virginia, is entered in the 60, 200, and 60 hurdles at Landover (M50 group). A standout at the University of Texas as a collegian, Karl represented Jamaica in the 1984 Olympics in the 400 hurdles and the 4 x 400 relay. Elliott Denman, out of New York University, is a nationally known sports journalist who will be competing at Landover in the 3000 racewalk and the weight throw (M75 division). Elliott, who lives in West Long Branch, New Jersey, represented the US in the Melbourne Olympics (1956) in the 50,000-meter racewalk. Jim Barrineau, of Burke, Virginia, was a collegiate star at the University of Georgia in Athens. In the Montreal Olympics (1976), Jim was one of three high jumpers (Dwight Stones was another) to represent the US. Jim, who has won countless national masters titles, will compete in M55 in Landover. Ann Marie Flynn, of Westport, Connecticut, will be competing in the shot put, weight throw, and superweight at Landover (W75 division). Ann Marie represented the US in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics in the high jump. Bibiana Martina Olama Mangue represented Equatorial Guinea in the 2012 Beijing Olympics Team championship competition is expected to be fierce with over 70 teams entered and 17 teams with over ten entrants. Potomac Valley Track Club has the most entries with 105.
Masters meets also include stories of survival, persistence, and success after significant illnesses. World sprints champion Bill Collins of Houston TX
Drug testing will be conducted during the meet by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Localized information for athletes is available to credentialed mediaâcontact us for info.
The meet will be live streamed by PVA-USATF by producer Joel Harris
On-site media coverage of the meet is invited. For onsite meet information and interviews, and to obtain press credentials, media contact Bob Weiner World Record Holders and USATF Master Athletes of the YearComing to USATF National Masters Indoor Championships
2012 Jesse Owens Overall Master Athlete of the Year& Masters Track & Field Female Athlete of the YearJeanne Daprano (W75)Jeanne Daprano: Set 5 W75 World Records this year in the 400m, 800m & Mile. She Jeanne will be competing in the 200 & Mile at 2013 Indoor Nationals
2012 WMA Male Athlete of the Year & 2012 Masters Track & Field Male Athlete of the YearRobert (Bob) Lida (M75)Robert (Bob) Lida:  Set 5 M75 World Records this year in the 60m, 100m, 200m, & 400m. He ran the 60m in 8.56; 100m in 13.49; 200m 27.64 (indoor) and 27.73 (outdoor); 400m in 1:03.90 (indoor). He also set 6 M75 American Records. In addition to the 5 records above, Bob ran the following AR time: 400m Outdoor in 1:05.08. Bob won 3 World Champion Titles in: 60m, 200m & 400m; 3 National Indoor Titles in: 60m, 200m, 400m and 3 Outdoor Titles in: 100m. 200m & 400m
Bob will be competing in the 60m and 200m at 2013 Indoor Nationals
Additional World and/or American Record holders and 2012 National Champions Returning to defend their title (Hometowns are listed below)                            For the women WT, SWT              Additional World and/or American Record holders and National ChampionsReturning to defend their title For the Men: Hometown of Athletes listed above: Names in Italics are those who live in the surrounding statesMaryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia