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I am just back from my late walk-about town and thinking of the 100 year old gentleman who ran the marathon in Toronto.
TORONTO, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A 100-year-old man ran a marathon in
Toronto Sunday, apparently becoming the oldest person to complete the
long-distance running achievement.
CTV reported Indian-born Fauja Singh came close to quitting about 6
hours into the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon but persevered and
finished the 26-mile race in about 8 hours, 25 minutes. Singh, who didn't take up running until he turned 80, will likely be
named the Guinness World Record holder for the world's oldest
marathoner, the TV network said.
That is quite amazing. He ran 26 miles during what would equal my work day. What a guy! I know some feisty seniors but this takes the cake.
Amazing story about the marathon runner... kudos and hats off to him!
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I LOVE that photo, Joan.
ReplyDeletekate - the more you read about him the more amazing he is. Love it!
ReplyDeleteCatalyst - It looks so beachy doesn't it? I think it is divided into condos now.
What an amazing story! You sure he wasn't being chased by a 100-year-old wife swinging a rolling pin? ;)
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lowandslow - Ha! He started running after his wife and child passed away. Decided to start a new project I guess.
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