Tuesday, 8. October 2002

Australian sprinter quits -- aged 99


Australia's Charlie Booth, 99, has won the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games -- and then announced his retirement from the sport. Booth, the only competitor in the 95-99 age group, warmed up for his event on Tuesday with a fried dim sum snack at Melbourne's Olympic Park before winning in a tick over 28 seconds.

¬> REUTERS

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