The 87-Year-Old Half-Marathon Runner
An 87-year-old man has become an internet sensation after completing the Melbourne half-marathon in 2 hours, 57 minutes, and 57 seconds.
'They identified the old runner dressed in red coming through.'
Stewart McArthur, a seasoned runner from Bookaar, received a standing ovation as he crossed the finish line on Sunday, October 13.
- He aims to complete two 21-kilometre races a year.
- Footage of his feat garnered hundreds of thousands of views across multiple platforms and news services.
"I was just trying to finish the bloody run,"
he said, finding it humbling that his efforts captured the attention of the social media world.
Author's summary: An 87-year-old runner becomes an internet sensation.