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Monday, June 01, 2015

92 year old woman sets marathon record in the USA


Over the weekend at the San Diego marathon in the USA, 92 year old Harrietee Thompson became the oldest woman ever to complete a full marathon of 26.2 miles. Thompson who is 92 years and 65 days old completed the course in seven hours, 24 minutes and 36 seconds.

A one-time concert pianist and a two time cancer survivor, she didn't run her first marathon until she was 76 years old.

Thompson crossed the line accompanied by her son Brenny aged 56.

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