92-Year-Old 100 m WR Holder Hiroo Tanaka Disappointed to Run 18.17 – Brett Larner

Tanaka competed in the 400 m, and 2 hours later lined up again in the 100 m.

He started well, but after losing momentum in the middle part of the race he finished in 18.17. Having been suffering from lower back problems recently, that time was almost a second off his best, but Tanaka still had enough in him to come back and run the 200 m afterward.

„My typical training isn’t that hard, and I’m able to work out 5 days a week,“ he said. „Once I turn 95 I don’t know if there’ll be any other competitors or not. The number will be close to zero, so my chances will be very good. It’s all about not getting sick and not getting injured.“

With his drive for success, fans can look forward to Tanaka continuing to go for new records.

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https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/atv/728979?display=1

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Brett Larner – Japan Running News

92-Year-Old 100 m WR Holder Hiroo Tanaka Disappointed to Run 18.17 – Brett Larner – Japan Running News

Men’s 90+ 100 m world record holder Hiroo Tanaka has become a household name in Aomori. On the Sept. 18 Respect for the Aged Day national holiday Tanaka, 92, planned to go for his own world record at a masters track and field meet held in Hirosaki, Aomori.

author: GRR