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92-Year-Old Sprinting Star Defies Age with Records
8/29/2025
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Story summary
- Emma Maria Mazzenga, 92, from Italy, holds four world sprinting records for her age group.
- Researchers are examining her muscle physiology, finding her slow-twitch fibers similar to those of a 20-year-old.
- Mazzenga advocates for lifelong physical activity as vital for healthy aging.
- She intends to compete in future races and participate in aging research.
