Health Week
The Louisiana native is the first woman and first American to set a Masters Track & Field World Record in the 105+ Age Division. Her time was 1:02:95.
Courtesy of:
National Senior Games Association
Age is nothing but a number to
Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins.
Julia Hawkins
At 105 years old, she set a new world and US record in the 100-meter race at the Louisiana Senior Games in Hammond, La. on Saturday, Nov. 6.
The Louisiana native is the first woman and first American to set a Masters Track & Field World Record in the 105+ Age Division. Her time was 1:02:95.
“Wonderful!” said Hawkins while smiling when asked how she felt after the race. “I’m so happy.”
“Stay healthy and keep running. I’m going to keep running as long as I can. I find it fun, and I like doing it,” she added as words of advice for other seniors.