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India's inspirational centenarian adds to gold medal tally

By Agence France-presse | China Daily | Updated: 2017-04-25 07:35

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - With a jaunty victory dance, 101-year-old Man Kaur celebrated winning the 100 meters sprint at the World Masters Games in Auckland on Monday, the 17th gold medal in the Indian athlete's remarkable late-blooming career.

Kaur clocked one minute 14 seconds as a small crowd cheered her on - ending a mere 64.42 seconds off Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record set in 2009.

In truth her dash became more of a gentle amble the closer the diminutive centenarian came to the finish line, with more energy spent beaming at spectators than running.

India's inspirational centenarian adds to gold medal tally

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