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Woman, 92, completes marathon

By Associated Press in San Diego | China Daily | Updated: 2015-06-02 07:47

Cancer survivor from North Carolina breaks record to become oldest female to complete long-distance race

A 92-year-old cancer survivor rocked her way into the record books on Sunday, becoming the oldest woman to finish a marathon.

Harriette Thompson of Charlotte, North Carolina, completed Sunday's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego in 7 hours, 24 minutes and 36 seconds. She was mobbed by well-wishers as she crossed the finish line.

Woman, 92, completes marathon

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