Keep on running... 90-year-old Ian sets a world record for 10km
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A 90-year-old runner who completed a 10km race in just over an hour is believed to have set a world record for his age.
Ian Winship finished the event in one hour, four minutes and 37 seconds in Cumbernauld last Sunday.
The former paratrooper and steeplejack, who lives in the Lanarkshire town, took part in the community race with his daughter Fiona Fleming and grandson Kyle Fleming.
Scottish Athletics said Mr Winship’s time is a ‘world best’ in the M90 category rather than a ‘world record’, as non-professional road running events are not recorded with sufficient precision.
While there are no professional bodies which ratify runs in the age category, there have been no reports of any 90-year-old getting a faster time.
Mr Winship said he had been emotional and ‘stood greetin’’ when he found out his time. The amateur athlete said: ‘You can’t get your mind around a world record – a wee guy fae Cumbernauld.
Ian Winship is thought to be the fastest 90-year-old to run the 10k
Fiona Fleming with her father Ian Winship, North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy and son Kyle Fleming after the record run on September 13 in Cumbernauld
‘It’s just unbelievable. Cumbernauld might be famous now because of me.’
Asked for his secret, Mr Winship said it was exercise and enjoying the companionship it can bring.
He said he takes long walks each day and added: ‘I’ve got a purpose – I want to stay alive. If I sit in the house I’ll vegetate. I must meet people.’ Mr Winship, a veteran of the Suez Crisis in 1956, says his next challenge will be to ‘live to 100’.
His grandson said the pensioner was in astounding health for his age and called his feat ‘incredible’.
North Lanarkshire Council Provost Kenneth Duffy said: ‘What a hero he is. I’m sure everyone will be inspired by his determination, commitment and enthusiasm.’
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