Ida Keeling
Ida Keeling (May 15, 1915 – August 28, 2021)[1] was an American centenarian track and field athlete. Keeling held Masters records in 60 meter and 100 meter distances for women in the 95-99 and 100-plus age groups.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Caribbean American |
| Born | May 15, 1915 Anegada, British Virgin Islands |
| Died | August 28, 2021 (aged 106) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Height | 4-ft 6 in |
| Weight | 83 lb (38 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  USA |
| Sport | Track & Field |
| Event(s) | 60 meters (in 2011 in the 95-99 years division) 100 metres (on April 30, 2016, aged 100 in the M100 division) |
Her story was featured in a segment in the Carl Reiner-hosted documentary If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast, on aging over 90.
In 2015, Keeling turned 100.[2] She died on August 28, 2021 in New York City at the age of 106.[3]
References
- Wills, Cheryl (March 14, 2011). "Women's History Month: Elderly Bronx Woman Sprints To New Heights". Time Warner Cable News 1. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
- Remnick, Noah (April 22, 2016). "At 100, Still Running for Her Life". The New York Times. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- 105-Year-Old World Record Runner, Ida Keeling, Passes Away: “She Was a Giant”
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