The Greek runner Plutarchos Bourliakas (88 years old) once again proved that age is just a number and is not an obstacle to the will, after finishing the 41st edition of the Athens Marathon on what, sunday, for the 12th time.
The race, also known as the “fertile race”, is held annually on what is believed to be the same spot where the Athenian messenger Pheidippides ran to receive news of the 2,500-year-old victory at the Marathon battlefield. back.
Although it is recognized as the original marathon route, it was used in the 2004 Olympics held in Athens.
“I reached the end and I improved on last year,” said Bourliakas minutes after crossing the finish line at the historic Panathenaic Stadium, with his family and grandchildren cheering and congratulating – news about it.
He said after finishing the race in a time of 6 hours and 31 minutes, 18 minutes faster than his time last year, expressing his achievement, “I feel younger the 88 years.
This is the 12th time he has completed the historic race, which has a length of 42.195 kilometers from the Marathon Cemetery to the Panathenaic Stadium.
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Bourliakas said that many people find it hard to believe his age when they see him running.
He said: “Why don’t you believe that? We are all capable (of anything) as long as we like.”
In his training routine, the 88-year-old runs 4 to 5 kilometers a day and up to 20 kilometers on weekends.
He said: “I have never smoked, drank, or stayed up late at night. I eat in a balanced way, everything but in moderation.”
2024-11-11 16:20:00
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