Ida Keeling

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Ida Keeling
Personal information
NationalityCaribbean American
Born(1915-05-15)May 15, 1915
Anegada, British Virgin Islands
DiedAugust 28, 2021(2021-08-28) (aged 106)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Height4-ft 6 in
Weight83 lb (38 kg)
Sport
Country USA
SportTrack & Field
Event(s)60 meters (in 2011 in the 95-99 years division)
100 metres (on April 30, 2016, aged 100 in the M100 division)

Ida Keeling (May 15, 1915 – August 28, 2021)[1] was an American centenarian track and field athlete. Keeling held Masters records in 60 meter and 100 meter distances for women in the 95-99 and 100-plus age groups.

Her story was featured in a segment in the Carl Reiner-hosted documentary If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast, on aging over 90.

In 2015, Keeling turned 100.[2] She died on August 28, 2021 in New York City at the age of 106.[3]

References[change | change source]

  1. Wills, Cheryl (March 14, 2011). "Women's History Month: Elderly Bronx Woman Sprints To New Heights". Time Warner Cable News 1. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  2. Remnick, Noah (April 22, 2016). "At 100, Still Running for Her Life". The New York Times. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  3. 105-Year-Old World Record Runner, Ida Keeling, Passes Away: “She Was a Giant”