This 92-year-old just became the oldest woman to finish a marathon.

By Kate Hassett

photo: Jerod Harris
photo: Jerod Harris
This 92-year-old cancer survivor just finished a marathon. What did you do today?

This 92-year-old just managed to, not only beat cancer, but run a marathon in San Diego – making her the oldest woman to finish in history.

Harriette Thompson of Charlotte, North Carolina completed the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego in just over 7.5 hours.

Running for her friends and family who had been taken by cancer, this marathon marked her fifteenth so far.

As such, she has no plans to slow down, already training for the next one.

Watch the video below to see Thompson in all her workout glory.

 

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