Breaking Guinness World Record at 92, Track and Field Enthusiast Astounds Sporting World With the Perfect Run

‘Age is just a number’ is a famous phrase that is often proved right by athletes in various sports arenas. And their achievements never cease to amaze their fans. A similar amusing anecdote was captured in the 2022 Marathon. Last year at the Honolulu Marathon, the event celebrated its 50th birthday, and around 27,000 runners took part in the 26.2-mile race. 

The tracks from Downtown to Hawaii Kai and back to Waikiki were covered by the runners, but a 92-year-old woman, Mathea Allansmith, outshined all the other runners. She became the oldest woman to complete the marathon when she was 92 years and 194 days old. Now, her triumph became a Guinness World Record after Marathon World Record gave approval for this. What did she say after being a world record holder?

Reminiscing the indelible marathon moment of Mathea Allansmith

On 11th December 2022, Mathea Allansmith (now 93) covered 26.2 miles or say 42.1 kilometers route in 10 hours, 48 minutes. The runner from Hawaii, US, was a retired doctor who took up a passion for running when she was 46 years old.

She spends 6 days of a week running 36 miles irrespective of weather changes or vacation. Allansmith touched the Honolulu Marathon finishing line in 11:19:49 and surpassed the old record holder Harriette Thompson, who set the record at 94. The Track Spice Twitter handle celebrated this great moment of Mathea and posted her victory. 

She said she took up running in 1977 and fell in love with physical exercising. After the Marathon World Record approved her achievement for the Guinness World record, Allansmith said, “I’ve grown up with Guinness World Records books and museums and have always admired people who distinguish themselves in this way.”

Mathea said everyone supported and filmed her, but her biggest supporters are her six children, who find joy in seeing Mathea grow. The athlete gives credit to her lifestyle for keeping her fit and capable of running. 

Strict and heavy lifestyle of Mathea Allansmith

The 93-year-old track and field runner said, finishing the marathon and winning the Guinness world record is the most thrilling moment of her life. Her family also surprised her by wearing matching t-shirts when she was in the middle of the race.

Now, Mathea is trying to learn new things to keep her active. She tried her hands-on technology to track her runs, she’s doing adventure travels, and she participates in socially active works. To maintain a high life quality, Mathea also worked on a spiritual program to keep her calm and steady. 

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Mathea Allansmith is nothing short of a living inspiration who strives to achieve new things at each step. After carving her name into the Guinness World Book, she stated that she will continue taking part in such marathons for as long as she can. She will try to beat the records with her best in distances like 10k and a half marathon. 

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