Meet a 105-year-old man who set a Guinness World Record in the 100 metres sprint in the Kyoto Masters Autumn Competition in Kyoto, Japan.
Hidekichi Miyazaki entered the record books as the world’s oldest competitive sprinter
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Hidekichi Miyazaki entered the record books as the world’s oldest competitive sprinter by completing the 100-meter sprint in 42.22 seconds. However, the veteran athlete was not satisfied with his own results.
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“I wanted to shave off a few more seconds as I got 36 seconds while training.”
He said: “Today my target was 35 seconds. I shed tears of disappointment because I was not in good condition. I am not satisfied with today’s time. But I am satisfied that I could cross finish line.”
Hidekichi is a father of four and grandfather of 10
Hidekichi, a father of four and grandfather of 10, took part in an unusual competition a day after his 105th birthday.
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He exercises daily and eats in moderation to keep fit
Asked about the secret of his longevity, Miyazaki said he exercises daily, eats in moderation and chews his food properly. “The doctors are all surprised. It’s all about being in good health,” he told reporters.
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