Sawang Janpram participated in the World Masters Games in Taiwan, winning four gold medals in the men’s release, dart, weight and 100 meters.
At 105, the Thai Sawang Janpram is the oldest athlete in the world to participate in the World Masters Games, and the only one in his age group. This year’s participation in Taiwan was worth four gold medals, dand according to the France-PRESse agency.
Competing alone in the 100+ category, Sawang Janpram was sure he was going to take some medal home. And, in fact, last week In the men’s release, dart, weight and 100 meters.
In this last test, it was enough to finish the race and the old school principal crossed the line alone with a time of 38.55 seconds.
“I am proud that he had honored our family,” 73 -year -old daughter Siripan told AFP, another athlete to participate in the games.
“I am very proud of my father because I can continue to do this and because it is so strong. People admire him wherever he goes.”
Os World Masters Games they are An international multisport event, which takes place every 4 years, and is open to sportsmen of all capabilities and most ages. The minimum age criterion ranges from 25 to 35 years, depending on the sport in which athletes are participating.
The games last two weeks and this year were held in Taipei, capital of Taiwan. In total, 25,950 athletes from 107 countries participated, that is, twice the participants in the Paris Olympic Games.
More than 60 medals won
Sawang, who has Five children began to practice sports at age 80, inspired by her daughter Siripan and the desire to stay healthy. At 97, he began to compete internationally.
The man joins his daughter three or four times a week for a beach race, near his home in Rayong in eastern Thailand.
“Sometimes I like to walk, sometimes I like to run. Sometimes I launch the darling, depending on what I have to do for competitions. “
Regular exercise has been fruit and the centenary has won more than 60 medals in the masters circuit. This week, he added four medals to his long collection.
The next world veteran games are held in Japan in 2027, after being postponed twice during the Covid-19 pandemic.
