Kozo Haraguchi
Kozo Haraguchi (原口 幸三, Haraguchi Kōzō, June 20, 1910 in Miyazaki City, Kyushu)[1] was a track and field athlete and former World Masters Athletics record holder in the 100 m sprint for men aged 90–94 (18.08 seconds, 2000[2]) as well as the former record holder for men aged 95–100 (21.69 seconds, August 27, 2005[3]). Haraguchi began competing in track and field events when he turned 65, with his exercise regimen which included a one-hour walk every morning.[2]
References
- ^ Death Notice (Japanese) Archived 2012-09-04 at archive.today
- ^ a b "95-year-old sets new sprint record". Agence France-Presse. 2005-06-21. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
- ^ "WMA Record Database". 2006-11-01. Archived from the original on 2007-01-20. Retrieved 2006-12-20.
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