"A Dublin woman who is a few weeks from turning 87 years old continues to defy her age after taking gold in her category in the 1,500m race at the European Track and Field Championships in Madeira. Ann Woodlock (86), from Drimnagh, Dublin, crossed the line in 9 minutes and 49 seconds, taking the top spot in the F85 1,500m event in blistering afternoon heat."
"Ann Woodlock (86), from Drimnagh, Dublin, crossed the line in 9 minutes and 49 seconds, taking the top spot in the F85 1,500m event in blistering afternoon heat."
Ann Woodlock, aged 86 and based in Drimnagh, Dublin, won the F85 1,500m gold at the European Track and Field Championships in Madeira. She completed the race in 9 minutes and 49 seconds. The event took place in blistering afternoon heat. Woodlock is a few weeks shy of her 87th birthday. The performance secured the top podium position in her age category and underscores competitive opportunities for masters athletes at European level. The result highlights sustained athletic capability into advanced age and the presence of age-group classification, here F85, within championships.
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