Story: Older people

Marathon runner

78-year-old Harry Halaturuvaha ran the Auckland half marathon in 2006. He ran his first marathon at age 52.

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Peggy Koopman-Boyden, 'Older people - Lifestyles', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/26708/marathon-runner (accessed 24 April 2024)

Story by Peggy Koopman-Boyden, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 22 Aug 2018