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97-Year-Old Grace Chambers Becomes Europe's Oldest Parkrunner

8/16/2025

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Grace Chambers, 97, is now Europe's oldest parkrunner to complete 250 events at Ormeau Park, Belfast.
She started parkrunning in 2016, motivated by her rehabilitation team and daughter.
Grace demonstrated resilience by returning to running after a broken leg during the pandemic.
A bench, "Grace's Bench," commemorates her achievements, recognizing her as a local legend.

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Story summary

Grace Chambers, 97, is now Europe's oldest parkrunner to complete 250 events at Ormeau Park, Belfast.
She started parkrunning in 2016, motivated by her rehabilitation team and daughter.
Grace demonstrated resilience by returning to running after a broken leg during the pandemic.
A bench, "Grace's Bench," commemorates her achievements, recognizing her as a local legend.