If you’re after inspiration to help you get off the sofa and get running, Orville Rogers’ efforts might be just what you need. The 100-year-old from Dallas, Texas, took part in the 2018 USA Track and Field Masters Indoor Championships this weekend, and having set a record in the 400 metres on Friday, turned his attention to the 60-metre event. 🚨🚨 World Record Alert! 🚨 🚨 100-year-old Orville Rogers (lane 2) set a new age group record in the men's 60m in 19.13 at USATF Masters Indoor Championships! 📷: Orville Rogers and Julia Hawkins at USATF Masters Indoor Championships, credit USATF pic.twitter.com/dLv8XZtWFn — USATF (@usatf) March 17, 2018A pair of champions worthy of the 100 emoji.
Source: Irish Examiner March 18, 2018 15:56 UTC