Hidekichi Miyazaki facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 22, 1910 Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture Japan |
| Died | January 23, 2019 (aged 108) |
| Occupation | Masters Athlete (M100 and M105 age divisions) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event(s) | Held in Kyoto on September 15 2015. |
Hidekichi Miyazaki (born September 22, 1910 – died January 23, 2019) was an amazing Japanese athlete. He was known for sprinting even when he was over 100 years old! People called him Golden Bolt. This nickname was a fun way to compare him to the famous sprinter Usain Bolt.
Miyazaki once held a world record for the 100-meter race. He set this record in the M100 age group. This means he was over 100 years old when he ran.
On September 23, 2015, just after his 105th birthday, he raced again. He competed in the 105-year-old age group. Guinness World Records said he was the first person to achieve this. Miyazaki passed away in 2019 when he was 108 years old.
Who Was Hidekichi Miyazaki?
Hidekichi Miyazaki was born in Hamamatsu, Japan. He lived a long and active life. He only started running in his nineties. This shows it's never too late to try new things! He became a true inspiration for many people.
Miyazaki's Amazing Races
Miyazaki took part in a special event in Kyoto. This race celebrated "Respect for the Aged Day" in Japan. He ran with younger competitors, some in their eighties. Even at 105, he finished the race in 42.22 seconds. He wanted to run even faster!
- His Goal: Miyazaki aimed for 35 seconds in his race.
- His Training: He said, "I'm still a beginner, you know. I'll have to train harder."
- His Health: Doctors were amazed by his health. He believed in the power of willpower.
After his race, he copied Usain Bolt's famous "Lightning Bolt" pose. He was very proud of his health. He often said he could keep running for many more years.
Setting World Records
Miyazaki set a world record on October 3, 2010. He ran the 100-meter race in 29.83 seconds. This was for the M100 age group. World Masters Athletics officially recognized this record. This group manages athletics for people over 35.
Another American athlete, Donald Pellmann, later broke Miyazaki's M100 record. Pellmann ran 26.99 seconds. He also became the first person over 100 to do a successful long jump and high jump.
See also
- List of centenarian masters track and field athletes
