Holocaust Survivor Celebrated His Birthday on a Bike

An 86-year-old cycling champion who is also a holocaust survivor celebrated his birthday most incredibly. He took to the open road, the wind at his back, and the world at his feet, all atop his trusty bicycle. The man has defied conventions and has embarked on a journey that is way beyond mere recreation.

In the set pattern schedule of our mundane days, this remarkable tale of a fearless man will surely leave you amazed. While many at his age would be content with quiet, conventional celebrations, this man has set off for a journey to curb his unquenchable thirst for adventure.

Unstoppable cyclist who turned 86 in style

Leon Malmed is a name synonymous with courage, as he has defied all the boundaries set for an octogenarian. Last Sunday, Malmed turned 86 and has decided to weave history with his cycling prowess even at this age.

His cycling journey was anything but ordinary. He traveled to Austria and astoundingly emerged as a world champion cyclist in the category of 85 years and above. This category itself tells the stories of many such remarkable figures who are way past the boundaries and norms set by society.

Malmed was also a holocaust survivor. His courage and passion for life have brought him to this pedestal all because of his indomitable spirit. Emerging from the darkest of times he managed to break and set records with his unwavering spirit and resilience.?The 86-year-old shared with 2News his endless love for cycling. He said, “When I’m on bike, I feel so free, it’s freedom”. Malmed further added, “I feel good, somehow I wasn’t prepared to bike, but my body was.”

Fearless octogenarians proving ‘Age is just a Number’

The world has endless stories to inspire us at every point in time. The story of an 87-year-old grandmother, Barbara Cobb again proves the fact that age is just a number.?

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Barbara Cobb, a resident of Sun City received an unpredictable surprise gift from his family. His family arranged a skydive for her at Buckeye Municipal Airport. But irrespective of being unaware of the surprise, she was fearless enough to take the leap of faith and write her name in the annals of history.

These stories are nothing short of legendary. These passionate human souls continuously remind us of the fact that it is never too late to chase your dreams.

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