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71-year-old man inspires internet users after completing 4,000km trail
While most of us feel tired by just thinking of our next workout session, a 71-year-old is winning the internet by completing a gruelling 4,000-km Pacific Crest Trail in the United States.
Instagram user Auti and Chris met the 71-year-old during their journey through the same trail. The couple shared the story and a video of the man on the social media platform.
“Not many people can say they’ve accomplished such an incredible feat – especially not at 71!” the caption of the post read.
Further, in the caption, Auti and Chris said that the 71-year-old “is one of those people you instantly feel like you’ve known a lifetime. He has a heart of gold, the kindest soul, and unmatched optimism and fortitude. Thank you for being such an inspiration to us!” the post read.
The 71-year-old’s inspirational journey is winning hearts on the Internet as many users praised the man for achieving his goal. “This man is living his best life. We should all be this lucky,” one user wrote.
The video had garnered more than 43,000 likes and over 624,000 views. -ndtv.com
A 98-year-old British World War II veteran, Harry Heasman officially became the world’s oldest wing walker when he stood atop a flying plane in England.
He spent more than 9 minutes atop the plane at a height of over 1,000 feet on Saturday at Duxford Airfield in Cambridge.
A Guinness World Records adjudicator was on hand to officially certify Heasman as the world’s oldest wing walker.
“I have dreamed of doing this since I was a young child and to finally live that dream at 98 years old and to be a Guinness World Records title holder is beyond anything I could have ever imagined,” Heasman told Guinness World Records.
The nonagenarian said he spent 11 months working with a physical trainer to get his body and mind ready for the attempt.
His record attempt raised money for the Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund and served as a tribute to his wife and son, who both died after battles with cancer.
“Harry is proof that it is never too late to chase a dream. At 98 years old, what he has achieved is nothing short of extraordinary. Over the last few months, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know him and seeing the determination behind this challenge,” said Lindsey Bidwell, a representative from the Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund. Upi.com
Two old men are sitting on a bench. A truck passes on the road. It is pulling a trailer loaded with turf. One of the men says, “See, that’s what I will do when I win the lottery.””What?” asks the other one confused.”I will send my grass away for cutting!”
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