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Old 06-23-2016, 04:40 PM
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Talking An old athlete...

Last week, I participated in the National Championships of Athletics.
I competed in the 400m.
This is the first couple of meters:

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Old 06-23-2016, 04:42 PM
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And this is close to the finish:




I won silver.
Of course, this was in the age category above 50.
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Old 06-23-2016, 04:44 PM
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I was a little bit proud...

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Old 06-23-2016, 04:46 PM
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Old 06-23-2016, 04:51 PM
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Nicely done !
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Old 06-23-2016, 05:12 PM
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I was a little bit proud...

Fantastic Bart, great achievement !
Definetly worth being proud & certainly not old ! You look in better shape than most people I know in their 30's
I heard Belgium team needs a 24th player for the next round, are you ready for the task at hand ?
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Old 06-23-2016, 05:19 PM
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Congratulations Bart. You should be proud. You look pretty good that close to the finish line .
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Old 06-23-2016, 06:32 PM
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Bart big congratulations!
Very impressive feat at any age
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Bart,

Congrats, first couple of meters are a lot easier.
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Old 06-23-2016, 07:34 PM
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Bart, Congrats on a job well done!
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