95-year-old Konstantinos Chatziemmanouil wins gold at World Masters Athletics

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95-year-old runner Konstantinos Chatziemmanouil from Greece has won gold medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships 2024 in Gothenburg, Sweden. 

Konstantinos won medals in the 100 metre race, crossing the finish line in 24.73 seconds. He also set a record in the M95 age category for the 400 metres.

For long jump, the Greek athlete came first, claiming the gold medal.

When Konstantinos stood on the podium to receive his medals, he received a standing ovation. Konstantinos also sang the national anthem of Greece as a sign of honour and pride in his country.

Source: vimatisko.gr.

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