Yet another 100 meter WR falls this month

Gappa238 · 06-21-2005, 04:01 PM

http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/050619/3/3t1gq.html

Sunday June 19, 8:28 PM
Japanese 95-year-old dashes to world best
TOKYO (Reuters) - A 95-year-old Japanese man shattered the 100 metres world record in the 95-99 age group at a seniors athletics meeting on Sunday, organisers said.
Kozo Haraguchi splashed through the rain to clock 22.04 seconds in Miyazaki, southern Japan, slicing almost two seconds off the previous world record of 24.01.

After being informed of his achievement, Haraguchi beamed: "Oh dear, really? Thank you very much."

Five years ago, Haraguchi set a world record for the 90-94 age bracket with a time of 18.08.

After rewriting the record books again, Haraguchi modestly said he had just tried to concentrate on not falling over.

"Everyone was cheering me on so I kept thinking I mustn't fall over," he told reporters. "From now on, I will keep going as hard as my strength lets me."

Haraguchi took up athletics at 65 to keep fit and said the secret of his success was a one-hour walk every morning around his neighbourhood.

Ghosting · 06-21-2005, 07:43 PM

**DarkFalcon** · 06-21-2005, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gappa238

http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/050619/3/3t1gq.html

Sunday June 19, 8:28 PM
Japanese 95-year-old dashes to world best
TOKYO (Reuters) - A 95-year-old Japanese man shattered the 100 metres world record in the 95-99 age group at a seniors athletics meeting on Sunday, organisers said.
Kozo Haraguchi splashed through the rain to clock 22.04 seconds in Miyazaki, southern Japan, slicing almost two seconds off the previous world record of 24.01.

After being informed of his achievement, Haraguchi beamed: "Oh dear, really? Thank you very much."

Five years ago, Haraguchi set a world record for the 90-94 age bracket with a time of 18.08.

After rewriting the record books again, Haraguchi modestly said he had just tried to concentrate on not falling over.

"Everyone was cheering me on so I kept thinking I mustn't fall over," he told reporters. "From now on, I will keep going as hard as my strength lets me."

Haraguchi took up athletics at 65 to keep fit and said the secret of his success was a one-hour walk every morning around his neighbourhood.

KICK ASS!

Ghosting · 06-21-2005, 10:02 PM

When I first started reading it, I was like, no way, a 95 yo man has the record in the 100 meter.

**DarkFalcon** · 06-21-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghosting

When I first started reading it, I was like, no way, a 95 yo man has the record in the 100 meter.

LMAO!!

Ghosting · 06-21-2005, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

LMAO!!

Even worse, I thought he was juicing.

Gappa238 · 06-21-2005, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghosting

When I first started reading it, I was like, no way, a 95 yo man has the record in the 100 meter.

Bwahahahahaha

Pj-Macx · 06-21-2005, 11:19 PM

That is cool... congrats to him.. for keeping himself in shape enough to keep breaking records at 95..

Brinn · 06-21-2005, 11:20 PM

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"Oh dear, really? Thank you very much."

That's so cute.

06-21-2005, 04:01 PM	#1
Gappa238 Fast guy in training Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gappaville Posts: 614 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 25	Yet another 100 meter WR falls this month http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/050619/3/3t1gq.html Sunday June 19, 8:28 PM Japanese 95-year-old dashes to world best TOKYO (Reuters) - A 95-year-old Japanese man shattered the 100 metres world record in the 95-99 age group at a seniors athletics meeting on Sunday, organisers said. Kozo Haraguchi splashed through the rain to clock 22.04 seconds in Miyazaki, southern Japan, slicing almost two seconds off the previous world record of 24.01. After being informed of his achievement, Haraguchi beamed: "Oh dear, really? Thank you very much." Five years ago, Haraguchi set a world record for the 90-94 age bracket with a time of 18.08. After rewriting the record books again, Haraguchi modestly said he had just tried to concentrate on not falling over. "Everyone was cheering me on so I kept thinking I mustn't fall over," he told reporters. "From now on, I will keep going as hard as my strength lets me." Haraguchi took up athletics at 65 to keep fit and said the secret of his success was a one-hour walk every morning around his neighbourhood.

06-21-2005, 07:43 PM	#2
Ghosting IronMass Donator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,801 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 22	LOL __________________ Robcardu is the Jesus of the 90s.

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Ghosting IronMass Donator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,801 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 22	When I first started reading it, I was like, no way, a 95 yo man has the record in the 100 meter. __________________ Robcardu is the Jesus of the 90s.

06-21-2005, 11:19 PM	#8
Pj-Macx Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 3,336 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 68	That is cool... congrats to him.. for keeping himself in shape enough to keep breaking records at 95.. __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

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