105-year-old sprinter sets world record: 'Stay healthy and keep running'

Like all elite athletes, Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins has a ruthless streak. So, despite setting a 100m world record on Sunday at the Louisiana Senior Games, she still wants to go faster.

She recorded a time of 1:02:95, a record for women in the 105+ age category. 'It was wonderful to see so many family members and friends. But I wanted to do it in less than a minute,' the 105-year-old said after the race. She took up sprinting on turning 100. In 2017, she set the 100m world record for women aged over 100 with a time of 39:62.

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[Lava]

Statistically speaking, this woman is a winner when she wakes up every morning.

[paramount.g]

this has cured my hangover, im going to the gym

[theunknown]

Amazing! Forget running at 100+ just moving around is a big deal. Woman is a W.

[floozieque]

I'm 73 and that lady is an inspiration!

[SophieRo_]

This is so inspiring! I hope she continues to run for as long as possible 😊

[essanjay]

More fun than sitting in a care home in front of the TV.

[esconis]

I dread when I'm old to be in a retirement home or confined to a walker or something. But you only end up like that if you stop exercising. Keep fit, even when retired. It's free and you and I will be thankful in years to come.

[AffordExplorer]

@1:26 the way she reachers her arms behind her back.... that by itself says enough. So many people will start to lose simple flexibility in their range of motion and something as small as rounding their shoulders is painful. She is ah-ma-zing!!

[IceeALatte]

I have such respect for you Ms Hawkins! That was truly Amazing! I had a dear friend who was 80+ years and her last name was Hawkins as well. She would ride a motorcycle, slide down hills in the snow, and even push mowed her own yard! She was beautiful too, just like you! Must be something about those “Hawkins” women? They have that extra grit! 👊🏻💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[karenmicinski]

Congratulations to her. I hope she keeps breaking records

[bondgirlll]

Simply amazing. Sharp as a knife too! We should all be blessed to he healthy and have mind at 105 years old.

[Cloppa]

What an inspiration!!!
I've just started running at 60yo and thought I might have about 10 years in me to get fit.. but no.. it's for life however long that is!!!!

[MirMir-iiul]

Its beautiful to see the elder out there still hanging in there

[arroyobaby]

I was cheering her on while watching this video! Shes my inspiration! ❤

[aphetrerryac]

"I am going to keep running for as long as I can" -- AWESOME!

[dmoneyG]

The young lazy outshined me lol much respect. Not so many people can get up jog even in their 30s

[judybrown]

Love people watching her and running with her.

[ChannelJtotheD]

Well done 👍🏽. An amazing, inspiring and determined lady

[JohnDuffy-bqwg]

I'm 57 and this lady gives me the will to keep training forever, it really pays off, my mum is 85 and still walks her dog miles everyday, just keep going folks

[Lifeofbass]

Worked at a nursing home for many years. This is nothing short of incredible.