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92-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Completes Marathon, Breaks Record
Harriette Thompson, 92, of North Carolina became the oldest woman to finish a marathon at the popular Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego.
A 92-year-old runner from North Carolina made history in San Diego today when she became the oldest woman to complete a marathon. Harriette Thompson finished the popular race on Sunday in just over 7 hours and 24 minutes, according to NBC 7 News.
Multiple media outlets reported the nonagenarian from Charlotte was smiling as she crossed the finish line. Thompson, who is a two-time cancer survivor, ran the race in honor of her son, a Navy Captain also battling cancer.
Thompson, who started running marathons when she was 76, told EyeonSports her favorite moment of the race was crossing the finish line.
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“That’s the best time,” Thompson said.
According to Runners World, Gladys Burrill, 92, previously held the record, running the 2010 Honolulu Marathon in just over nine hours.
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NBC reported Thompson has run this race sixteen times and hopes to run it again. Read the full story here.
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