Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Last Sat and Sun I was working the Intl Masters Track and Field Meet here in Kansai. At first, I was bummed just cuz I really wanted to sleep in last weekend, and working track meets means I have to wake up at an ungodly hour, at least for me anyways, somewhere around 5:30am. However, after seeing all the "old" athletes warming up, stretching, and talking, I was in awe. Especially this one man from Kyoto. He is 98 years old, and he competed in the 60meters, 200 meters, shot put, 400 (I think..), and another few events. Not to sound rude, but the fact that the man is walking without a cane, and is that healthy, but also actually competing still, absolutely blew me away. I was awestruck at what he is still doing - and his smile, man he lit up the stadium. I prolly wont live to be that long, and Im sure I wont be that genki at that age, but it sure gives you something to live for. He sure is living life to the fullest, and I am extremely happy I got to talk with him for a few minutes. What a legend!! Another notable man - a late 50s-early 60ish year old man ran the mile in 5:05 That 98 year old man is my new idol Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Excellent. 98 years old. Amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 AWESOME! Id be happy to just still be breathing by 98. My Great Gran lived to be 98, but she was telling us she was over it and ready to go for at least 5 years prior. To be physically fit and 98 - heck...he deserves to be seen as an idol! Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 That is impressive. Had he been doing that all his life CB? Link to post Share on other sites
zdlfskdladealijfsxdfk 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 What a champ. Great to hear things like that. What time did he get for his 200m?! Link to post Share on other sites
TJ OZ 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Might be able to set him up with my Granny who turns 100 next month. She is still very happy and mobile although the eyes are going a bit. Her smile and laugh lights up a room. I love my Nan. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 What do you have to do to be that healthy at that age? Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Amongst other good things I guess be lucky as well! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Quote: I prolly wont live to be that long, and Im sure I wont be that genki at that age was he long as well? Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 For him to actually be able to do that is great. Also for him to actually want to do it is even better! Dude. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Originally Posted By: zdlfskdladealijfsxdfk What a champ. Great to hear things like that. What time did he get for his 200m?! top of my head I dont remember, but it was just under a minute maybe like 50secsish Originally Posted By: scouser That is impressive. Had he been doing that all his life CB? he said he has always been active and started more once he quit work cuz he was bored. Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
blinkin'ek 0 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I thought an 80 year old I know who is crazy active was the one. This dude sounds incredible. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 He just got a mention on CNN Link to post Share on other sites
Error404 0 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Yes just saw that getting ready for work. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 was it the 98 year old man I was talking about who was mentioned??? If so, awesome! Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Yes, I saw it too*. *Doubt there's many 98 year olds doing running, shot putting down at the International Masters Track and Field Meet in Kansai. Link to post Share on other sites
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