92-year-old Radnaa Tseren Wins 100m Title at World Masters Athletics Championships

Age is no barrier for passion and health, as demonstrated by 92-year-old Radnaa Tseren, who has captured a world title in the 100-meter dash at the World Masters Athletics Championships. Competing in the M90 category against other athletes over 90 years old, Tseren ran the race in 18.29 seconds to claim the gold medal in Daegu, South Korea. In a closely contested final, Tseren edged out his 92-year-old rival, Abdelkader Benguella of Algeria, who finished second with a time of 18.99 seconds. Japan's Ikuya Motoshige secured the bronze medal with a time of 19.77 seconds. The race was run with a favorable tailwind of 0.5 meters per second. The M90 category at the Masters Athletics championships includes competitors who have surpassed 90 years of age. Tseren's victory is a testament to his dedication and consistent training. Benguella, his closest competitor, had previously set an African M90 record of 18.55 seconds in Tunisia. Tseren's athletic journey began over six decades ago in 1962 when he joined the National Institute of Physical Education in Mongolia. After graduating, he competed in short and middle-distance events. He has maintained his commitment to the sport throughout the years, accumulating numerous records in master's competitions, including times of 17.51 seconds for the 100 meters and 37.24 seconds for the 200 meters. His dedication is fueled by a strict routine that starts before dawn. Tseren wakes at 5 a.m. daily and performs stretching exercises before getting out of bed. He then uses a high bench to activate his body. This disciplined approach continues even during Mongolia's severe winters, where temperatures can drop below -30 degrees Celsius.