He started training for games only recently, but Charles Eugster from the UK has already set a few national records. And now, he broke the world record 200 meters sprint for indoor running. In his own category, that is, which is the over 95 group. His record-breaking 55.48 seconds may fade compared to 19.19 seconds by Usain Bolt, but, hey, Bolt is 67 years younger. “It proves you can set challenges and goals at any age and achieve them,” Eugster said. After the race, he took a nap.
95-year-old breaks world record 200 meters sprint
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