Hiker, 91, becomes oldest person to complete grueling Appalachian Trail
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- Dale Sanders, 91, completed the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail, reclaiming the record as its oldest finisher.
- The Tennessee hiker said he fell 71 times, including six hard falls, one that required brief hospitalization, and another 200 yards before the finish.
Dale Sanders has reclaimed the record as the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail at age 91.
Sanders, from Tennessee, said he fell 71 times during the 2,193-mile journey. Six of the falls were hard, he said, and one required a brief hospital stay.
The trail runs from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. Sanders also fell just 200 yards from the end, but completed the route. He said people are motivated by his efforts.
People are motivated by my efforts.
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