The 95-Year-Old Japanese Man Who Is the World’s Oldest Speedskater

Iichi Marumo, a 95-year-old Japanese speedskater, began his competitive career at 88 and has since won numerous gold medals in races around the world, becoming a minor celebrity in Japan. Despite his age, he continues to push the boundaries of senior sports, competing in age categories created specifically for him in speedskating events. Marumo’s resilience and determination were showcased in a recent race where he fell, crawled to the finish line, and announced his retirement before reconsidering and expressing his intention to continue racing if he feels strong enough next year.

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