She’s 85 and she just won a gold medal | The Moment
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85-year-old Ontario woman wins gold in 100-metre dash at World Masters Championships in Daegu
Aileen Burgin, 85, captured a gold medal in the 100-metre dash at the World Masters Track and Field Championships in Daegu, South Korea. Burgin’s achievement comes as she and her husband, Harold, 87, discussed their competing at the event with The National, highlighting a remarkable run of athleticism in the senior ranks. The moment frames Burgin’s victory as a standout performance at the international meet, illustrating the durability and speed of a veteran sprinter.
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