At 77, marathon champion keeps chasing down gold

At 77, marathon champion keeps chasing down gold

At a sprightly 77, Ginette Bedard is swifter, stronger and sportier than most people a third her age. The reigning world champion in the marathon -- in the above-70 age group -- is training for the mythical New York race, where she’s looking to add another gold medal to her collection. AFPTV chased down Bedard, a Frenchwoman and longtime New York resident, after a race down Fifth Avenue. Duration: 01:53.


User: AFP English

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Uploaded: 2010-10-13

Duration: 01:53