ROSTER
MEET THE TEAM
DEIDRA WESLEY,
43 (USA)
FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH;
HIGH JUMP, SHOT PUT
Deidra is the founder and head coach of 1106 International Athletics Club. She's a USATF-certified coach and a member of Athletics New Zealand. She is a back-to-back U.S. champion in W40 high jump, and she placed 3rd at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea. Deidra is a single mom, tiny home owner and entrepreneur.
YOUNESSE EL GOURCH,
42 (MOROCCO)
2026 WMA BRONZE MEDALIST
800 M, 1500 M
Younesse is one of the best 40+ middle distance runners in the world. He placed 3rd at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea in M40 800 meters and 1500 meters.
AHMED BIRI,
41 (MOROCCO)
2025 AAMC CHAMPION
100 M, 110 MH
Ahmed is one of the best 40+ sprinters and hurdlers in Africa. He won gold at the 2025 African Athletics Masters Championships in M40 100 meters and 110 meter hurdles. He finished 2025 ranked 5th in the world in 110 meter hurdles. Ahmed also competes in jumps. He enjoys reading and wood carving in his free time.
JOEL ESPINOSA,
41 (MEXICO)
2025 NCCMA SILVER MEDALIST
HIGH JUMP
Joel is one of the best 40+ high jumpers in North America. He won silver at the 2025 North, Central and Caribbean Masters Athletics Championships. He is a former long jumper and triple jumper. Joel hopes to run a marathon soon.
DEIDRA WESLEY, 42 (USA)
FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH
HIGH JUMP, SHOT PUT
Deidra is the founder and head coach of 1106 International Athletics Club. She's a USATF-certified coach and a member of Athletics New Zealand. She is currently ranked 7th in the world in W40 high jump. She is a single mom, tiny home owner and entrepreneur.
OMAR SADIQ,
46 (MOROCCO)
2025 AAMC CHAMPION
HIGH JUMP
Omar is one of the best 45+ jumpers in Africa. He won gold at the 2025 African Athletics Masters Championships in M45 high jump. He finished 2025 ranked 8th in Africa in M45 long jump. Omar is also a swimming instructor and a private fitness coach.
CASANDRA BROWN,
43 (USA)
2025 USATF SILVER MEDALIST
HIGH JUMP
Casandra is one of the best 40+ high jumpers in North America. She won silver at the 2025 USATF Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships while her husband and children cheered her on. Ask her about her experience living overseas.
LYDIA MORRIS,
43 (USA)
JUMPS AND COMBINED EVENTS
Lydia is a former collegiate heptathlete and a mother of two. She is currently ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. in multiple events. She boxes and plays volleyball in the off-season to stay fit.
CASEY ONG,
48 (USA)
SPRINTS AND LONG JUMP
Casey is an All-American sprinter and jumper. She finished 2025 ranked 4th in the U.S. in W45 long jump. Casey was born in Hawaii.
DEIDRA WESLEY, 42 (USA)
FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH
HIGH JUMP, SHOT PUT
Deidra is the founder and head coach of 1106 International Athletics Club. She's a USATF-certified coach and a member of Athletics New Zealand. She is currently ranked 7th in the world in W40 high jump. She is a single mom, tiny home owner and entrepreneur.
AARON REEVES,
40 (USA)
100 M, LONG JUMP,
ROAD RACING
Aaron is a track and field coach and a former collegiate decathlete.
JASMINE HAYNES,
35 (USA)
SPRINTS, RELAYS, JUMPS
Jasmine is a former collegiate athlete who is prepping for a comeback.
YOUNES AIT RAHOU,
25 (MOROCCO)
5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON
Younes is a promising young distance runner with a bright future in masters athletics.
BEN WATSON,
38 (USA)
ASPIRING JAVELIN THROWER
Ben is a cyclist who is crossing over into athletics. He has always wanted to learn to throw javelin, and he's now ready to give it a try. Ben is also an artist and a volunteer firefighter.
DEIDRA WESLEY, 42 (USA)
FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH
HIGH JUMP, SHOT PUT
Deidra is the founder and head coach of 1106 International Athletics Club. She's a USATF-certified coach and a member of Athletics New Zealand. She is currently ranked 7th in the world in W40 high jump. She is a single mom, tiny home owner and entrepreneur.
RUTH DRACKLEY,
46 (USA)
ASPIRING TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE
Ruth has been running for fitness for quite some time. She is now prepping to compete in track and field.
LAVELL DAVENPORT,
64 (USA)
LONG JUMP AND TRIPLE JUMP
LaVell is an All-American jumper.
GABRIEL GONZÁLEZ PINTO,
50 (MEXICO)
TRACK EVENTS, ROAD RACING
Gabriel runs to feel connected with nature.
REGGIE JORDAN,
47 (USA)
VARIOUS EVENTS
Reggie is an aspiring track and field athlete. He is also a real estate agent.
DEIDRA WESLEY, 42 (USA)
FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH
HIGH JUMP, SHOT PUT
Deidra is the founder and head coach of 1106 International Athletics Club. She's a USATF-certified coach and a member of Athletics New Zealand. She is currently ranked 7th in the world in W40 high jump. She is a single mom, tiny home owner and entrepreneur.
ROSTER
MEET THE TEAM
DEIDRA WESLEY, 42 (USA)
FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH,
HIGH JUMP, SHOT PUT
Deidra is the founder and head coach of 1106 International Athletics Club. She's a USATF-certified coach and a member of Athletics New Zealand. She is currently ranked 7th in the world in W40 high jump. She is a single mom, tiny home owner and entrepreneur.
BEN WATSON, 37 (USA)
ASPIRING JAVELIN
THROWER
Ben is a cyclist who is crossing over into athletics. He has always wanted to learn to throw javelin, and he's now ready to give it a try. Ben is also an artist and a volunteer firefighter.
JASMINE HAYNES, 34 (USA)
SPRINTS, RELAYS,
LONG JUMP
Jasmine is a former collegiate athlete who is prepping for a comeback.
DEIDRA WESLEY, 43 (USA)
FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH;
HIGH JUMP, SHOT PUT
Deidra is the founder and head coach of 1106 International Athletics Club. She's a USATF-certified coach and a member of Athletics New Zealand. She is a back-to-back U.S. champion in W40 high jump, and she placed 3rd at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea. Deidra is a single mom, tiny home owner and entrepreneur.
YOUNESSE EL GOURCH, 42 (MOROCCO)
2026 WMA BRONZE MEDALIST
800 M, 1500 M
Younesse is one of the best 40+ middle distance runners in the world. He placed 3rd at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea in M40 800 meters and 1500 meters.
AHMED BIRI, 41 (MOROCCO)
2025 AAMC CHAMPION
100 M, 110 MH
Ahmed is one of the best 40+ sprinters and hurdlers in Africa. He won gold at the 2025 African Athletics Masters Championships in M40 100 meters and 110 meter hurdles. He finished 2025 ranked 5th in the world in 110 meter hurdles. Ahmed also competes in jumps. He enjoys reading and wood carving in his free time.
JOEL ESPINOSA, 41 (MEXICO)
2025 NCCMA SILVER MEDALIST
HIGH JUMP
Joel is one of the best 40+ high jumpers in North America. He won silver at the 2025 North, Central and Caribbean Masters Athletics Championships. He is a former long jumper and triple jumper. Joel hopes to run a marathon soon.
OMAR SADIQ, 46 (MOROCCO)
2025 AAMC CHAMPION
HIGH JUMP
Omar is one of the best 45+ jumpers in Africa. He won gold at the 2025 African Athletics Masters Championships in M45 high jump. He finished 2025 ranked 8th in Africa in M45 long jump. Omar is also a swimming instructor and a private fitness coach.
CASANDRA BROWN, 43 (USA)
2025 USATF SILVER MEDALIST
HIGH JUMP
Casandra is one of the best 40+ high jumpers in North America. She won silver at the 2025 USATF Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships while her husband and children cheered her on. Ask her about her experience living overseas.
LYDIA MORRIS, 43 (USA)
JUMPS, COMBINED EVENTS
Lydia is a former collegiate heptathlete and a mother of two. She is currently ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. in multiple events. She boxes and plays volleyball in the off-season to stay fit.
CASEY ONG, 48 (USA)
SPRINTS AND LONG JUMP
Casey is an All-American sprinter and jumper. She finished 2025 ranked 4th in the U.S. in W45 long jump. Casey was born in Hawaii.
AARON REEVES, 40 (USA)
100 METERS, LONG JUMP, ROAD RACING
Aaron is a track and field coach and a former collegiate decathlete.
JASMINE HAYNES, 35 (USA)
SPRINTS, RELAYS, LONG JUMP
Jasmine is a former collegiate athlete who is prepping for a comeback.
YOUNES AIT RAHOU, 25 (MOROCCO)
5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON
Younes is a promising young distance runner with a bright future in masters athletics.
BEN WATSON, 38 (USA)
ASPIRING JAVELIN THROWER
Ben is a cyclist who is crossing over into athletics. He has always wanted to learn to throw javelin, and he's now ready to give it a try. Ben is also an artist and a volunteer firefighter.
RUTH DRACKLEY, 46 (USA)
ASPIRING TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE
Ruth has been running for fitness for quite some time. She is now prepping to compete in track and field.
REGGIE JORDAN, 46 (USA)
VARIOUS EVENTS
Reggie is an aspiring track and field athlete. He is also a real estate agent.
LAVELL DAVENPORT, 64 (USA)
LONG JUMP AND TRIPLE JUMP
LaVell is an All-American jumper.
GABRIEL GONZÁLEZ PINTO, 50 (MEXICO)
TRACK EVENTS, ROAD RACING
Gabriel runs to feel connected with nature.
REGGIE JORDAN, 47 (USA)
VARIOUS EVENTS
Reggie is an aspiring track and field athlete. He is also a real estate agent.
