Records Fall In Reno

Sat., Feb. 11, 1995

Compiled From Wire Services

Michael Johnson set a world indoor 400-meter record with a time of 44.97 seconds in the Reno Air Games, a meet highlighted by glitz and gambling.

The old record of 45.02 was set by Danny Everett in 1992.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee broke her own American indoor record in the women’s 50 meters, clocking 6.67 seconds.

The 50 is a seldom-run race.

Maria Mutola kept alive her unbeaten streak in the women’s 800 meters, finishing in 2 minutes, 0.95 seconds to win by nearly 6 seconds.

The meet marked what is believed to be the first time legal betting was permitted in the United States on a track meet outside the Olympics. Odds were posted on seven of the 16 events.

Betting was light, with only $7,000 wagered on the races an hour before the meet began.

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