So, what was your excuse for calling in sick to work again?
Orville Rogers nosed out Dixon Hemphill in a duel of World War II veterans to win the 60-meter dash for their age group in 18 seconds flat at the USA Track and Field masters indoor championships in Albuquerque, N.M.
Oh, did we mention that Rogers is 99? Hemphill is a mere 92 _ but he did have a hip replaced nine years ago.