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100-year-old runner from India inspires at Americas Masters Games in Vancouver

It took 100-year-old Indian runner Man Kaur almost a minute and a half to complete the 100-metre race, but she never broke her stride.

Man Kaur completed the 100-metre race without breaking her stride

Man Kaur, 100, of India, competes in the 100-metre track and field event at the Americas Masters Games in Vancouver. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)

It took 100-year-old Indian runner Man Kaur almost a minute and a half to complete the 100-metre race, but she neverbroke her stride.

And when she finally crossed the finish line at the AmericasMasters Games in Vancouver, her competitors many of them twodecades younger were there to cheer her on.

It took 100-year-old Indian runner Man Kaur almost a minute and a half to complete the 100-metre race, but she never broke her stride. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)

Her son and fellow athletes say Kaur's energy and drive tocompete has become an inspiration to participants in the uniqueinternational event for athletes over 30.

Kaur began running at age 93 at the suggestion of her son,78-year-old Gurdev Singh, who also competes in the Masters Games andsays he knew she could become a star in her age category.

She has won more than 20 medals, including snatching three goldsthis week, as she is the only competitor in the category for womenover 100.

Man Kaur wears the gold medals she won in shot put and javelin events. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)

If you're wondering whether she holds the elusive secret to along life, Kaur says, unfortunately, it's what you might expect agood diet and lots of exercise.

Man Kaur is helped by her 78-year-old son Gurdev Singh as she takes a drink of water after competing in the 100-metre track and field event. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)